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A classic sweet-tart cranberry gelatin salad made with fruit, nuts, and nostalgic flavor.
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Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 6 oz cherry gelatin
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries, ground
  • 1 large orange, ground with some peel
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch dish
  • Blender or food processor

Method
 

  1. Dissolve cherry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in sugar, lemon juice, and pineapple juice.
  2. Mix in crushed pineapple, ground cranberries, ground orange, and chopped pecans.
  3. Pour into a 9x13-inch dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight until fully set.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Best made the night before for ideal texture and flavor.

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