Mid Century Dole Jello Pineapple Rings
Mid-century dessert Jello Pineapple Rings.
Embrace the mid-century charm by serving them up in three creative ways.
Turn Jello Pineapple Rings into a modern charcuterie board with fresh fruit, arrange them on a single platter as a retro dessert with a dollop of whipped cream, or transform them into a holiday tropical salad topped with shredded coconut.
History
In the mid-20th century, especially during the 1950s and 1960s, Jello molds became a culinary trend.
Home cooks and advertisers alike embraced the idea of creating elaborate and decorative gelatin dishes using molds.
In the latter part of the 20th century, the popularity of Jello molds declined as culinary preferences shifted.
However, there has been a resurgence of interest in vintage and retro recipes in recent years, people are revisiting and reinventing classic Jello mold dishes.
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A can for a jello mold is a simple, convenient, and nostalgic way to create a fun treat.
What’s not to love.
Most of us have canned pineapple in our pantry, and it brings back memories of classic, retro recipes our grandparents might have made. Plus, it’s easy—just open the can, use the juice, and you've got a tasty, hassle-free base for your jello mold.
Helpful Housewife Hint Of The Day:
Purchase cans with pop tops to minimize the presence of sharp edges, making the removing process safer and more convenient.
Retro Dessert Idea
Pineapple Jello Rings
Notes:
Prep time: 15 minutes
Wait time: 4 hours.
Ingredients
2 cans 20oz pineapple rings
1 box 6oz lime green Jello
maraschino cherries
whipped cream - optional
shredded coconut - optional
fresh strawberries - optional
Directions
Open each can just enough to drain the pineapple juice.
In a large bowl, dissolve lime-flavored gelatin in boiling water following the package instructions.
Gently pour the gelatin mixture to the top of each can.
Add a few maraschino cherries without stems to each can.
Place the cans in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours.
Carefully remove the lids and pour out the pineapples, unveiling your deliciously set pineapple Jello pineapple slices.
serving:
Arrange and present these Vintage MCM Dole Jello Pineapple Rings in a charming charcuterie style, complemented by an assortment of fresh fruits.
Present them on a single plate and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream.
Dice the pineapple, slice fresh strawberries, and quarter maraschino cherries, then top the mix with shredded coconut to create a Mid-Century Modern holiday salad.
Retro Holiday Tropical Salad
Festive Holiday Charcuterie
Whether you're enjoying it on its own, creating an MCM salad, or turning it into a festive holiday charcuterie centerpiece, these pineapple Jello slices are a fun throwback to mid-century desserts.
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