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cranberry jello salad

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Oct 12, 2018

This Cranberry Jello Salad combines simmered cranberries, crisp apples, pears and buttery sweet pecans in a festive cherry jello mold. This gorgeous mold is perfect for your Thanksgiving holiday meals.

prep time 35 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (12 ounce) fresh cranberries (reserve a few for garnish)
  • 3 boxes (3 ounce) cherry jello
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups ice
  • 2 - small crisp apples peeled cored and finely chopped (honey crisp are excellent in this)
  • 2 - small pears peeled finely cored and chopped (just barely ripe so they are still crisp)

How To Make cranberry jello salad

  • Step 1
    In large saucepan combine water and cranberries. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes; stirring occasionally. The cranberries will burst.
  • Step 2
    Remove from the heat and add jello; stir until dissolved. Stir in ice cubes. Chill for 30-45 minutes to slightly thicken but not set. Stir several times so it cools but does not begin to set on the sides.
  • Step 3
    Stir in pecans, apples and pears. Pour in mold or bundt pan. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Step 4
    Dip mold in hot water for 10-20 seconds. Carefully invert onto final serving platter. If mold does not release dip in hot water for another 10 seconds.
  • Step 5
    Garnish with cranberries and fresh bay leaves. Do NOT use holly leaves.
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