Grandma’s cranberry salad

Here’s a classic Grandma’s Cranberry Salad recipe — the kind often served at Thanksgiving or Christmas. It’s sweet, tart, and a little nostalgic. 🥰

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🍒 Grandma’s Cranberry Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz) bag fresh cranberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained

• 1 cup chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)

• ½ cup chopped celery (optional, for crunch)

• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

• 1 (3 oz) box raspberry or cherry Jell-O

• 1 cup boiling water

• ½ cup cold water

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Instructions

1. Prepare the cranberries:
   Rinse cranberries and pulse in a food processor until finely chopped (but not puréed). Stir in the sugar, cover, and let sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to let the flavors mellow.

2. Make the Jell-O:
   In a large bowl, dissolve the Jell-O in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved, then add cold water. Let cool slightly until it starts to thicken (about 30–45 minutes in the fridge).

3. Mix it all together:
   Once the Jell-O is syrupy but not set, stir in the cranberries, pineapple, apples, celery, and nuts.

4. Chill until firm:
   Pour into a serving dish, mold, or 9×13 dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until set.

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Optional Toppings

• A dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip when serving

• A sprinkle of toasted pecans on top

• Orange zest for a citrus twist

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Would you like me to give you Grandma’s version with cream cheese and whipped topping mixed in (the creamy variation)? It’s another old-fashioned favorite!