Frosty Fruit Jell-O Pies-3 Recipes with evaporated milk (2024)

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Do you like Jell-O pies?

Here’s the filling for Frosty Fruit Pies.

High and Fluffy-because it’s made with Carnation Evaporated Milk-Says Mary Blake of Carnation

Carnation is the double-rich, heat refined milk that’s perfect for all cooking and baking.

Make: 9-in. Stir-N-Roll Pie Shell
Bring to a boil 1 1/4 cups crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, orange juice, grape juice, prune juice, apricot nectar or applesauce.

Stir: in until dissolved 1 package lemon flavored gelatin. Can use Jell-O.

Mix: in 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (depending on sweetness of fruit)
Cool until almost stiff.
Whip until stiff. *1 cup chilled undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk
with 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Pour on top of the gelatin mixture. Beat in slowly with rotary beater or electric mixer at low speed. Pour into baked pie shell. Chill at least 1 hour. Garnish with shaved chocolate, if desired.
*To whip carnation, simply chill in refrigerator tray until soft ice crystals form around outside edges (15-20 minutes)

Lemon or lime variation: Use 1 cup boiling water and 1/4 cup lime or lemon juice (fresh, bottled or canned). Lime or lemon flavored gelatin may be used.

Success tip: For a fluffy high pie, be sure the gelatin mixture is almost stiff and that the evaporated milk is whipped into; it until it stands in stiff peaks.

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Gelatin is a tasty ingredient to add to desserts. It’s cheap and comes in a wide variety of flavors and colors that make it festive for any occasion.

Here’s a few more recipes that use Jell-O.

Gelatin Milkshake

1 cup milk
1 package (4-serving size) gelatin, any flavor
1 pint softened vanilla ice cream

Pour 1 cup milk into blender, and add gelatin. Cover and blend 30 seconds. Add softened ice cream and blend 1 minute longer. Can add fruit if desired.

Strawberry Pretzel Gelatin

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
1-1/4 cups sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1 9-ounce tub whipped topping
2 3-ounce packages strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 16-ounce package frozen sweetened strawberries
Crust: Combine pretzels, butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into 9-by-13-inch baking dish and bake in preheated 350 F oven for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
White Layer: Cream together cream cheese and 1 cup sugar. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over pretzel crust.
Red Layer: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in frozen strawberries. Chill until partially set, about 1 hour, and spread over white layer. Chill until set and serve.

Strawberry Chocolate Pie

1 package (4-serving size) strawberry gelatin
1-1/4 cups boiling water
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
1 package chocolate crumb crust
3 tablespoons margarine
2 squares Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate
whipped topping, thawed (optional)
fresh strawberries (optional)

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Spoon in ice cream. Stir until melted and smooth. Chill until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour into crust. Chill until firm, about 2 hours. Melt margarine with chocolate; cool. Spread over pie. With knife, lightly score pie into serving-size pieces. Chill until chocolate mixture hardens. Serve with whipped topping and berries.

Creamy Gelatin

4 cups boiling water
1 3-ounce package cherry gelatin
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, sliced into fourths
1 3-ounce package lemon gelatin
1 3-ounce package lime gelatin
1 3-ounce package orange gelatin

Add 1 cup boiling water to package of cherry gelatin and stir. Add 1/4 of the vanilla ice cream and use a whisk to whip with the gelatin. Pour into a clear 9-by-13-inch pan for 15 minutes or until set. Then add 1 cup of boiling water to package of lemon gelatin. Add 1/4 of the vanilla ice cream and use a whisk to whip with the gelatin. Pour on top of the cherry layer for 15 minutes or until set. Repeat for last two layers.

Creamsicle Fluff

1 small box orange gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
1 can mandarin oranges, drained well

Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Add 3 ice cubes to a measuring cup and fill with cold water to make 1 cup. Add to gelatin and hot water. Stir well until dissolved. Let set for 5 minutes to cool. With electric mixer, stir the dry instant pudding into gelatin. Mix well. Let stand for 15 minutes. Fold in thawed whipped topping and then the oranges. Refrigerate.

Frosty Fruit Jell-O Pies-3 Recipes with evaporated milk (2024)

FAQs

How to use frozen fruit for pies? ›

Despite what you might have read elsewhere, frozen fruit isn't any juicier than fresh, so it doesn't take any special precautions to prepare. There's no need to drain off the juices or add extra starch—simply thaw to about 50°F (10°C), and prepare the pie filling as directed.

Is cornstarch or flour better for pie filling? ›

Cornstarch makes for a shiny, glossy filling. A little goes a long way because it has twice the gelling power of flour. Flour thickens nicely but leaves more of a matte finish. You'll need to use twice as much as you would with cornstarch.

How much cornstarch to thicken pie filling? ›

Strawberry/rhubarb
ThickenerFor 1 cup of fruitFor one 9" pie (8 cups of fruit)
All-purpose flour1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp3/4 cup
Instant ClearJel2 1/2 tsp6 tbsp + 2 tsp
Cornstarch1 tbsp + 1/4 tsp1/2 cup + 2 tsp
Quick-cooking tapioca2 1/2 tsp6 tbsp + 2 tsp
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How to make homemade frozen pies? ›

When baking frozen pies:
  1. Bake the pie frozen – do not thaw.
  2. Place a cookie sheet in your oven and preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  3. Place the pie on the cookie sheet. ...
  4. Bake at 425 degrees F for the first 15-20 minutes and then turn down to 350 degrees F until done.
Dec 5, 2017

Should you thaw frozen fruit before making pie? ›

Frozen fruit should work fine in anything baked or cooked. Keep in mind that some recipes may require additional thickener to balance the extra juice. Rinse frozen fruit to prevent colors from bleeding. Thaw frozen fruit first if what you're making has a short baking or cooking time.

What is the best thickening agent for fruit pies? ›

Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency. Tapioca starch is preferable for products that will be frozen because it will not break down when thawed. We like tapioca in blueberry, cherry or peach pies.

What happens if you put too much cornstarch in pie? ›

Cornstarch as Pie Filling Thickener

Just like the name suggests, cornstarch is derived from corn. Cornstarch is faster-acting than flour and forms a smooth, relatively clear filling. Just be aware that too much cornstarch can create a slimy texture.

Which starch is best for thickening most fruit pie fillings? ›

Uses: Tapioca “is flavorless and gives fruit and fruit juices a glossy shine,” Chattman says, making it a favorite alternative to cornstarch in pies. Or get the best of both worlds: “Juices thickened with both cornstarch and tapioca become satiny and smooth, an appealing combination,” she says.

How do you thicken fruit pies with cornstarch? ›

  1. Cornstarch: Mix with cold water, add to filling, and cook until thick.
  2. Flour: Stir a few tablespoons into the filling.
  3. Tapioca: Use instant tapioca as a thickener.
  4. Reduce Liquid: Cook the filling on the stovetop to evaporate excess liquid.
Sep 25, 2022

How do you thicken a fruit pie without cornstarch? ›

Arrowroot. Arrowroot is a great non-GMO substitute for cornstarch. Like cornstarch, it must be cooked at high temperatures, but it's not weakened by acidic ingredients and it freezes exceptionally well. Avoid using arrowroot for cream-based pies, as it creates a slimy texture when combined with dairy.

Is it safe to can pie filling with cornstarch? ›

No, when canning pie filling, there is no substitute for Clear Jel®. Other thickeners like cornstarch clump when canning and may interfere with heat being able to reach throughout the jar. Without heat penetrating throughout the jar, yeast, mold, or other harmful bacteria can form.

Do you thaw frozen apples before making pie? ›

Frozen apples should last up to a year and can be tossed with the other pie filling ingredients to go directly into the pie without needing to be defrosted first.

What is the best way to use frozen fruit? ›

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Frozen Fruit
  1. Snow Cone. Blend in a blender with crushed ice to make a snow cone.
  2. Smoothies. Use with 100% juice or skim milk to create delicious smoothie combinations in a jiffy.
  3. Top Your Cereal. Use on top of cereal.
  4. Quickie Salad or Dessert. ...
  5. Fruit Soup. ...
  6. Bake Them. ...
  7. Mix with Yogurt. ...
  8. Fruit Sauce.

Should I thaw frozen berry pie before baking? ›

Do not thaw the pie. Unwrap the pie and bake it at 425ºF (220ºC) for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375ºF (190ºC) and bake it for an additional 30 to 45 minutes or until the centre is bubbly.

Is it better to bake with frozen fruit? ›

As a general rule, if you're going to cook or bake a recipe after adding frozen fruit, you can use it as a substitute. On the other hand, if the recipe usually calls for raw fruit, skip using frozen alternatives to retain the appropriate consistency.

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