Cranberry Salad

Tiny bits of fresh cranberries, apples, oranges, and celery in a bowl of cranberry jello salad with a serving spoon in the bowl.

Tiny bits of fresh cranberries, apples, oranges and celery mix into sweet red jello to create an old-fashioned Cranberry Salad that's a staple on the Thanksgiving table.

Course Dessert, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Cranberry Salad

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chill time 4

Total Time 4 30

Servings servings

Calories 145kcal

Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 orange
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups celery
1 red apple
6 ounces cherry jello or any red gelatin
3 cups water
1 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions

Using a food processor or chopper, chop cranberries and pour into a medium sized mixing bowl.
Peel orange, remove seed and chop.
Mix cranberries, orange and sugar together.
Remove core from apple and chop. Chop celery as well.
Add apple and celery to the cranberry mixture and stir well.
Using a sauce pan bring water to a boil and whisk in gelatin until dissolved.
Pour over the cranberry mixture and stir well.
Carefully pour into a beautiful glass serving bowl or divide between smaller dishes. Cover tightly and set each dish in a level spot in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

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