Q&A for How to Add Fruit to Jello

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Yes.

Yes.

No. You can make cool whip jello or milk jello. The whipped cream with fruits though slows the process.

Oranges are not on the list of fruit to avoid. As it says in Step 6: "Avoid adding certain fresh or frozen fruits. Figs, ginger root, guava, kiwifruit, papaya and pineapple will prevent the gelatin from setting. However, you can add canned versions of these fruits or put them on top of completely set gelatin as a garnish."

Yes. Add cut banana in while the jello is still liquid, then let it all solidify together.

Try using upside down molds. When you flip the mold onto the serving dish, the fruit will be on the bottom.

Follow the instructions in the article. You refrigerate the jello for about 90 minutes, so it sets about halfway but not completely. Then mix in the fruit, then set the rest of the way.

Yes, you can.

You can absolutely add mini marshmallows between layers of fruit and J-ello.

You may not be refrigerating it long enough. It's also possible that you didn't add enough fruit, making it easier for the fruit to float in the gelatin.

It might be tricky to get it softened to the right consistency, but you can always gently heat your Jello on the stove or in the microwave and start again. If it gets too runny, just pop it in the fridge for a bit.

Yes! It's best to chop up the dried fruit into little pieces, since it can be quite chewy and will add a different texture to your jello.

Yes. Washed grapes are a great fruit to add to Jello.

No. The acid may prevent the jello from setting. You can use canned pineapple, though.

I use orange sugar-free Jello and just enough mandarin oranges to coat the bottom of the Tupperware. I put the oranges in after the Jello cools a little and they sink to the bottom. This is great for diet conscious folks. There are less sugary fruits such as strawberries that can be used with sugar-free strawberry Jello. There is also Jello on Amazon that has fiber and different sweetener.

You should cover anything that you will not be cooking to avoid contamination from raw foods or any flies, etc., which may be around.

Run your mold under warm water, but make sure not to get the warm water into the jelly. After that, your jelly should slide right out!

You can use it in place of the cold water (or use half water/half sauce if you prefer). It will make your jello thicker though.

Absolutely! Marshmallows go well in Jello.

I would not go beyond two days. After that, the fresh fruit starts to degrade and becomes yucky (especially bananas).

Yes. As in the article, canned fruit can be added without distinction as long as it is drained so that the gelatin can set properly.

You can use it as the liquid to dissolve the gelatin in, but keep in mind that it will mean extra sugar in the end product.

I would not add crushed strawberries to jello. You might try adding the juice with the cold water as long as you don't add more liquid than what it calls for.

Add the shredded zucchini after the Jello is halfway set, 90 minutes.

Yes, but you might end up with a really sweet dessert.

If you add them as the article suggests, after about 90 minutes of the Jello setting up, there should be no reason why not. My mom used to make jello salads at night for picnics the next day. There was never a problem with it.

Yes! It might be harder to get it out, but any mold can be used for Jello.

It should last for about 3-4 days.

Yes. The list of fruits to avoid are mentioned in the article. As peaches are 'neutral' fruits (not containing enzymes preventing the gelatin from setting), you can add them.