Cranberry Salad Recipe 🥗
Description:
This Cranberry Salad recipe is a cherished family gem passed down from my aunt. It has been a holiday staple for years, gracing our table with its delightful flavors time and time again. Whether served alongside Thanksgiving turkey, holiday ham, or any meat dish, this salad is a surefire hit, bringing a burst of fruity freshness to your festive spread. 🍽️🦃🎄
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cranberries
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 can crushed pineapple
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup white seedless grapes
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 1 cup ice water
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 500.4
- Fat: 13.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 31.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 93.3g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Sugar: 74.5g
- Protein: 8g
Keywords:
Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Christmas, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Cranberries: In a saucepan, combine water and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries start to pop, releasing their juices and flavors into the water.
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Sweeten: Once the cranberries have popped, remove the saucepan from the stove. Stir in the Jello (gelatin) and sugar until dissolved. Add 1 cup of ice water to cool down the mixture.
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Add Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold in the crushed pineapple, white seedless grapes, red seedless grapes, and pecans. These ingredients will add texture and a burst of sweetness to the salad, complementing the tartness of the cranberries.
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Chill: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or individual serving cups. Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set properly.
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Serve: When ready to serve, take the Cranberry Salad out of the fridge and delight your guests with this refreshing and vibrant dish. Enjoy the festive flavors and the memories it brings with every spoonful!
Cooking Time Breakdown:
Preparation Step | Time |
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Cooking cranberries until they pop | 20 mins |
Cooling the cranberry mixture | 10 mins |
Adding fruits and nuts | 5 mins |
Chilling overnight in the fridge | 8 hours |
Total Cooking Time | 1 hour |
Total Prep and Cooking Time (excluding chilling) | 30 mins |