Name: Cranberry Holiday Gelatin Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large Mcintosh chopped apple skins removed ( use any tart apples); 1 can of unsweetened crushed pineapple ( 14 or 15 ounce size); 1 can of whole cranberry sauce; 2 boxes of cherry or strawberry jello ( 2- of the 3-ounce size regular or sugar-free); 1 3/4 cups of boiling water; 1 teaspoon of Amaretto of almond extract; Optional Freshly whipped cream or use a whipped topping, toasted sliced almonds and whole fresh cranberries for garnish

This is one of our oldest recipes and a Thanksgiving delightful treat for a side dish, cranberries, fruits, and jello.

This sweet and tart side dish goes great with any meats but it's a traditional with our turkey dinner.

This creation is a combination of unique flavors that you really don't have to work hard for it's super easy and made just with a few easy steps

The nice crunch of fall crispy apples, whole cranberries, and pineapple make every mouthful a delightful experience you will soon not forget.

So don't miss a chance to take a journey with a big bowl of this delicious jello side dish just scroll to the bottom of the page and hit print.

Step-by-Step

prepare the fruits chop the apples and remove the skin place all the fruit in one bowl
mix the jello in another bowl and dissolve in boiling water (see all measurements in the recipe card at the end of this post)
pour over fruit and chill
break up the fruit and jello with a spoon
decorate the top with whipped cream toasted almonds and more fruit if desired

Other Fruit Suggestions

red raspberries,
mango cubed,
papaya,
sliced peaches,
sliced plums,
fresh cubed figs
strawberries
kiwis
bananas
oranges
boysenberries
pears cubed

Shopping List

cherry or strawberry jello
unsweetened crushed pineapple
fresh chopped McIntosh apple
whole cranberry sauce
Amaretto or almond extract
Garnishes
toasted almonds
whipped cream or topping thawed
fresh cranberries (optional)

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American

Yield: 15

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Cranberry Holiday Gelatin Salad

This is a delicious fruity side dish with a little tart and sweet taste to it. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream and toasted almonds, it's one of the oldest and easiest Thanksgiving treats.

Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 3 HourTotal time: 3 H & 10 M

Ingredients

1 large Mcintosh chopped apple skins removed ( use any tart apples)
1 can of unsweetened crushed pineapple ( 14 or 15 ounce size)
1 can of whole cranberry sauce
2 boxes of cherry or strawberry jello ( 2- of the 3-ounce size regular or sugar-free)
1 3/4 cups of boiling water
1 teaspoon of Amaretto of almond extract
Optional Freshly whipped cream or use a whipped topping, toasted sliced almonds and whole fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions

Chop the apples and remove the skin add to a medium-sized bowl with the pineapple and juice then add the cranberries and stir to combine.
Dissolve the jello with boiling water in a clean bowl. and add the Amaretto or extract.
Pour this jello mixture over the top of the cranberries with fruit.
Refrigerate until firm 3 hours.
Using a large spoon stir to break up the mixture in the bowl.
Spoon into serving dessert cups and top with whipped cream.and sprinkle with toasted almonds

Notes

Other Fruit Suggestions

red raspberries,
mango cubed,
papaya,
sliced peaches,
sliced plums,
fresh cubed figs
strawberries
kiwis
bananas
oranges
boysenberries
pears cubed

Nutrition Facts

Calories

123.01

Fat (grams)

0.16 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.03 g

Carbs (grams)

30.48 g

Fiber (grams)

1.18 g

Net carbs

29.3 g

Sugar (grams)

26.38 g

Protein (grams)

1.39 g

Sodium (milligrams)

56.47 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

0.01 mg

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