Rainbow Cherry Jigglers

A juice-based, kid friendly gelatin treat featuring rainbow-hued maraschino cherries . . . (or prepare a spiked version for adult festivities)!

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30 jigglers



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    Ingredients

    • 30  maraschino cherries
    • Opaque Layer Ingredients
    • 1 cup pineapple or orange juice
    • 1 1/4 envelopes Knox gelatin (1/4 envelope equals about 1/2 teaspoon of gelatin powder)
    • Clear Layer Ingredients
    • 2 cups white cranberry juice cocktail
    • 2 1/2 envelopes Knox gelatin (1/2 envelope equals about 1 teaspoon of gelatin powder)
    • cake sprinkles for garnish, if desired

    Directions

    1. 1Implements: Two flexible silicone half-sphere molds (Half-Sphere .68 Oz, 1.57" Dia. x .79" Deep, 15 Cavities), a little spray cooking oil or vegetable oil, and paper towels
    2. 2Prepare the molds by wiping the mold cavities with a paper towel moistened with a a little vegetable oil (or a quick spray of unflavored cooking oil spray will also work). Then, wipe the mold cavities with a clean paper towel. This will leave just the slightest residue, which will help unmold the gelatin without affecting the taste or appearance. Place each mold on a cookie sheet or cooling rack to provide a stable surface.
    3. 3Prepare cherries. Cut the very bottom end off each cherry. (This will allow the cherries to stand up straight in the molds.) Place the cut cherries on a paper towel to drain.
    4. 4Prepare Opaque Layer. Place juice in a saucepan and sprinkle with the gelatin. Allow to soak for a minute or two. Heat over very low heat, stirring constantly, until dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Fill each mold cavity 1/3 full with the gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until fully set, 30 minutes to an hour.
    5. 5Meanwhile, prepare the Clear Layer.
    6. 6Place juice in a saucepan and sprinkle with the gelatin. Allow to soak for a minute or two. Heat over very low heat, stirring constantly, until dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly (about 15 minutes).
    7. 7When the mixture has cooled, and the Opaque Layer is set, remove the molds from the refrigerator. Place a cherry, cut side down, in each mold cavity. Using a tablespoon, carefully fill each mold cavity to the top with the reserved clear gelatin mixture. Return molds to the refrigerator, and chill for several hours (ideally overnight to allow the layers to fully bond).
    8. 8To serve, unmold. Immediately before serving, garnish with the cake sprinkles, if desired.
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    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I found the colored cherries in stock at AJ's Fine Food Scottsdale, AZ.

    2/12/2013 1:19:23 AM
    lovetocookandbake

    Since I can't find the colored cherries around here (Fairfield County) I'm going to see what happens by adding a TINY drop of food coloring to the clear mold to keep that vibrant aspect....hope it turns out ok! Wish me luck!

    8/18/2012 8:05:34 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    kool but i`ll doubt i`ll do it and to the person who said soak them in vodka i`m sorry not trying to b rude but nasty alchol and cherry`s i don`t think so (my opinion not urs)

    7/1/2012 10:31:05 PM
    TBSPAna
    TBSPAna said:

    Hi! Our fans have had some luck finding these cherries in their local supermarket or online. You can check out the blog post here for more information: http://taste-for-adventure.tablespoon.com/2010/12/13/rainbow-cherry-jigglers

    6/7/2012 1:46:09 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    How did they get the cherries to B multi-colored???

    6/5/2012 11:16:33 PM
    TBSPAna
    TBSPAna said:

    Hi! Our fans have had some luck finding these cherries in their local supermarket or online. You can check out the blog post here for more information: http://taste-for-adventure.tablespoon.com/2010/12/13/rainbow-cherry-jigglers

    5/24/2012 11:56:21 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Just an idea but if you want the 21 and over kind you can soak the cherries in Vodka for 24 hrs and then do the rest of the steps! Very good if you soak them in Vanilla Vodka.

    5/23/2012 7:53:49 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    These are freaking amazing!!! i made these at a party i had a couple weeks ago and also made those rainbow cake shots. biggest hit ever!!! for the cherries i was wondering if there was a way i could replace one of the other ingredients to add some vodka? it would be greatly appreciated if you would be able to help me out with this! I'm going to have another party real soon. thanks! hope to hear from you!!

    5/21/2012 10:43:41 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Where do you get the colored cherries?

    5/21/2012 5:22:13 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Opaque layer ingredients is i think just supposed to be the title for what the next few ingredients is for, not an actual ingredient in itself

    5/5/2012 4:04:54 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    "If only you knew that mold, is the nasty stuff that grows in moist, dark locations and a mould, was a a shaped cavity, used to give a definite form to fluid or plastic material, this would sound so much more delicious. 2/27/2012 4:31:56 PM" ahem, mold/mōld/ Noun: A hollow container used to give shape to liquid material (such as wax or metal) when it cools and hardens. A furry growth of minute fungal hyphae (subdivision Deuteromycotina, or Ascomycotina) occurring typically in moist conditions nothing like a sassy post destroyed by ignorance ;)

    4/25/2012 8:51:41 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    These look adorable and delicious :) i was wondering about an alcoholic version though.. I was also wondering what the recipe was for your profile picture. Those look like they would be good.

    3/16/2012 4:53:39 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    magic cherries ftw

    3/12/2012 6:03:04 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    "Anonymous" Below must not be from the US....mold and mold is the way you spell it here, just like Tire, and Tire. One goes on a car, one is a state of fatigue. Where as my Aussie friends have noted, TYRE and TIRE are the ways you spell those....Just a difference in locale. It's all good.

    2/29/2012 3:33:03 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    If only you knew that mold, is the nasty stuff that grows in moist, dark locations and a mould, was a a shaped cavity, used to give a definite form to fluid or plastic material, this would sound so much more delicious.

    2/27/2012 4:31:56 PM
    GFRASER0502

    What is Opaque Layer Ingredients

    2/26/2012 9:20:01 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    How did you color the cherries?

    2/14/2012 3:52:41 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    QFC grocery has them in red green blue and orange!! I am located in the north west!

    2/10/2012 5:56:41 PM
    TBSPSara
    TBSPSara said:

    Hi Asia - You can buy these cherries in a variety of colors. Other fans below give a few suggestions on where you can find them.

    12/28/2011 2:36:24 PM
    asiatoyelliott

    um, am i blind or am i missing how to dye the cherries???

    12/23/2011 7:06:29 PM
    TBSPSara
    TBSPSara said:

    Hi Jaksgrl, we recommend using a clear alcohol so that the colors can stay fun and vibrant. The flavor is up to you!

    12/21/2011 11:53:09 AM
    herbiesprincess

    Daverp, where are you located. We provide this service where we are. Even have bars as clients.

    10/20/2011 4:00:16 PM
    jaksgrl
    jaksgrl said:

    What kind of alchol would be best to use?

    9/25/2011 2:31:55 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Roland Cherries do come in blue, btw.

    9/10/2011 2:54:02 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I did this for a party I hosted & it was amazing BIG HIT!

    8/26/2011 2:30:04 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    this sounds like an AWESOME recipe

    8/2/2011 8:58:57 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    delicious

    8/1/2011 12:04:18 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    look great

    7/24/2011 1:19:47 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    If you don't feel like spending a million dollars on way more cherries than you will actually use, Kroger Special Order Catalog has small jars of colored cherries (no blue) http://kroger.elsstore.com/search?q=roland+cherries

    7/19/2011 8:57:04 PM
    Daverp
    Daverp said:

    Its too bad that you cant order these in or have them made and delivered for a party they look great.

    6/22/2011 1:39:11 PM
    PATFRNC
    PATFRNC said:

    these look like fun to make but where do you buy the colored cherries

    6/2/2011 6:35:24 PM
    tsbbe
    tsbbe said:

    You can order them from KROGER SPECIAL ORDER CATALOG online, WAY cheaper than Amazon & you don't get a rediculous 70 oz that you don't need.

    5/29/2011 4:23:33 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    These are awesome, it's just too bad that you can't find those rainbow cherries like ANYWHERE unless you wanna buy 6, 70-oz jars of each color...

    5/18/2011 8:30:30 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    OoOoOo my goodness i'm officially "In Love" with these different colored && flavored cherries!! I'm gonna go see if my little town has these babies!! Yay i can't wait to try them!! =D

    4/19/2011 6:08:44 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Just swap out some of the other liquid (cranberry juice) for vodka. You may have to play with the ratio, but it should be super easy!

    4/12/2011 4:28:45 PM
    Kokobug08
    Kokobug08 said:

    Can this be made with alcohol? It would be awesome for parties!

    4/6/2011 8:41:21 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    nevermind. i get it.

    4/6/2011 2:48:01 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I'm confused. it doesn't say at all how to color the different layers.

    4/6/2011 2:42:20 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    They make Rainbow maraschino cherries prepackaged. you just get them at grocery stores.

    4/3/2011 4:18:52 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    The cherries are bleached before they are packaged with a red colored syrup so it is possible to make them any color after that, red is just the favored color for cherries. :)

    3/29/2011 11:28:30 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    yummy

    3/24/2011 4:15:45 PM
    celliejoe46

    wow - i'd never heard of colored/flavored maraschino cherries before - always thought they were just red. i went to the amazon.com link posted below, and there they were!

    3/24/2011 8:58:30 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    how are the cherries rainbow colored????

    3/21/2011 2:14:23 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    What did you add to the top layer to be the same color as the cherries?

    3/19/2011 4:39:39 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    where do you buy the cherries?

    3/18/2011 1:12:22 PM
    nuttyredhed

    would it work to soak the cherries in alcohol with food coloring to make your own rainbow cherries???

    3/16/2011 6:34:47 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    You should make a youtube video on how to make these!

    3/13/2011 2:40:47 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    Magical Cherries? This baker is Ahmazing ;u

    3/5/2011 10:12:47 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    how the hell do you make the cherries rainbow? last i checked they're red. not blue.

    2/28/2011 9:08:37 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I would Use Alcohol SOAKED Cherries for Adults!!!

    2/27/2011 9:56:17 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    When you do these for adults do you just add alcohol or is there something you would leave out??? Thanks for the help

    2/26/2011 3:02:59 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    I agree, making these with some kind of alcohol would be pure genious.

    2/25/2011 11:34:07 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    about how many cherries come in the jar does anyone know....

    2/17/2011 10:51:05 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    how do you make the colored cherries?

    2/13/2011 3:19:28 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    The cherries are flavored, not just colored. The Roland brand makes green lime ones, berry blue ones, orange passion fruit, etc, etc.

    2/10/2011 10:13:16 PM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    can you make these with alcohol? be a great party recipe.

    1/18/2011 2:31:24 AM
    JellyShotTestKitchen

    The rainbow cherries were purchased - they are Roland brand. If your local grocer doesn't carry, they are available on Amazon!

    12/7/2010 9:04:09 AM
    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    how'd you make the colored cherries!?!?

    12/6/2010 9:44:31 PM
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