evelyn’s cranberry salad
My mom started serving this salad at Thanksgiving when we were kids. I grew to love it over the years. I've taken it to gatherings and had good response.
prep time
cook time
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 package fresh cranberries
- 1 can crushed pineapple in its own juice (important: juice, not syrup)
- 1 bunch lg bunch dark red seedless grapes
- 3/4 cup walnuts (or pecans) chopped large
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
How To Make evelyn’s cranberry salad
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Step 1The night before: Crush/shred the cranberries in a food processor
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Step 2Mix crushed cranberries and pineapple together (include the pineapple juice) – set aside in the refrigerator (overnight is best)
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Step 3The next day, halve the grapes, or you can pluck, wash, and add them whole
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Step 4Fold in the nuts
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Step 5sprinkle the cinnamon over the salad, stir, and let sit for 20 minutes
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Step 6Serve chilled as a side dish, or dessert
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Step 7Note: The cranberries and pineapple in its own juice must sit overnight. There is some sort of chemical reaction between these two ingredients that takes place – you will see the mixture begin to foam and bubble. In the morning the cranberries are sweetened and ready to eat just as they are without added sugar. Taste them. If you feel they need sugar then try a little Stevia, to taste. Remember the grapes will also sweeten the mix.
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Step 8Note: My mother (Evelyn) used to add one cup of whipped cream, and tiny marshmallows, and she did not use the cinnamon. I have tried it with vanilla pudding, also. Either one tastes good, but I now prefer the salad without all that extra sugary stuff.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Keyword:
#Fruit
Keyword:
#Thanksgiving
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
American
Method:
Refrigerate/Freeze
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