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Cranberry Jell-O Salad

This cranberry Jell-O salad will add a bright and fruity burst of nostalgic color to any Thanksgiving table. According to many members of the Allrecipes community, even the pickiest eaters will request it year after year.

You need just five — count ’em, five — ingredients to make this cranberry Jell-O salad:

  • Water: Before you start combining the ingredients, you’ll bring two cups of water to a boil.
  • Gelatin mix: You’ll need two packages of cherry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O).
  • Cranberry sauce: Opt for canned, jellied cranberry sauce.
  • Pineapple: A can of crushed pineapple adds even more bright, fruity flavor to this cranberry Jell-O salad.
  • Nuts: It’s finished with a sprinkle of nuts for crunch. The recipe calls for chopped pecans, but you can use walnuts if you prefer.

How to Make Cranberry Jell-O Salad

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below. But here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this festive cranberry Jell-O salad:

  1. Combine the ingredients: Combine the boiling water and gelatin mix in a bowl. Stir until the mix is dissolved, then mix in the cranberry sauce and crushed pineapple.
  2. Chill the salad: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or (12 individual serving dishes) and sprinkle pecans on top. Cover and chill until set.

Recipe and Image sourced from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17265/cranberry-gelatin-salad-i/

 

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