Cranberry Gelatin Salad

Name: Cranberry Gelatin Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 d 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce; 1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained; 10 ½ ounces crushed pineapple with juice; 1 (6 ounce) package cherry Jell-O®; 2 cups boiling water; 1 cup chopped pecans

Rating: 4.71 stars

178 Ratings
179 Reviews
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Even people who don't like cranberry sauce like this tasty Jell-O salad!

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

15 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

1 day

total:

1 day

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
10 ½ ounces crushed pineapple with juice
1 (6 ounce) package cherry Jell-O®
2 cups boiling water
1 cup chopped pecans (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the cranberry sauce.

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Step 2
Cut the cherries into pieces and add them to the melted sauce. Stir in the pineapple with its juice. Remove mixture from heat.
Step 3
In a medium bowl pour the boiling water over the gelatin. And stir until all the gelatin has dissolved.
Step 4
Add the gelatin mixture to the cranberry mixture and stir. Stir in the optional nuts. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan and chill until set.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

206 calories; protein 2.6g; carbohydrates 37g; fat 6.6g; sodium 77mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (179)

Most helpful positive review

Paula

01/05/2003

Try topping it with this creamy, sweet, tangy dressing. Mix together: 8-oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teas vanilla extract. After taking this to dozens of gatherings, I now bring preprinted recipe cards with me for the onslaught of requests I get. Read More

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*Marcy*

12/24/2003

Did I miss something? I thought this would be like jello - and set in a mold. Instead it was a runny mess...and I followed the recipe exactly. I would try more jello packets or less water - this didn't set at all! Don't think I will be trying again. Read More

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178 Ratings

5 star values: 147
4 star values: 20
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 3

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Paula

01/05/2003

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BECKY

11/23/2006

This was a welome sight at our Thanksgiving table, only 2 of the 12 there actually like cranberry sauce - but everyone liked this, several guests took seconds and my husband said - Honey! This is good! I did not add the pecans. And I reserved the juice from the cherries, added water to make 2 cups and heated this up to dissolve the jello. Next time I may try the cranberry jello instead of the cherry. But at any rate, this will become a traditional holiday dish in our house! 2006: Now I've made this over again with some successful changes: I used whole cranberry sauce and like another reviewer used an additional package of unsweetened gelatin. I skipped the whole cherries since I had the whole cranberries. It turned out yummy as before. Now this Thanksgiving I am trying the cran-raspberry flavored jello instead of the cherry to give it more cranberry taste. We'll see if it's consumed as rapidly as before! Read More

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*Marcy*

12/24/2003

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CAIRA01

03/13/2005

This was very tasty but also very sweet. I will make this again but next time I will add more water & unflavored gelatin to keep the consistency. (It solidified great as long as you add 6 ounces of jello not 3 like in the small boxes) I also topped it with a blend of 1 cup softened cream cheese 1 cup plain yogurt 3/4 cup sugar & a dash of vanilla. Cranberry haters did like it - never even knew they were in there. Read More

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Esmee Williams

11/25/2002

A welcome addition to my Thanksgiving table! Read More

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DENNY813

10/09/2003

Absolute the most delicious gelatin salad ever! My family likes this one so much that I usually have to make it twice over Thanksgiving weekend! Read More

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Sweet Dolly

07/23/2003

If you plan on preparing this dish to contribute to a potluck or family meal - double it! Everyone loves it and the dish is empty before you know it! I normally omit the nuts for allergy reasons - you don't miss them. Read More

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LSKJOLD

01/29/2004

This recipe is always a hit. Even my grandmother asked for the recipe! Read More

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MICFOL

05/26/2003

I made this for my family Thanksgiving. There were many requests for its return for our family Christmas. Though I did not use the pecans. Everybody loved it even the kids!& non cranberry lovers. All asked for the recipe. Great job Sharon! Read More

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Cranberry Gelatin Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 205.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 10 %

saturated fat: 3 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 4 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c: 7 %

folate: 1 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 3 %

magnesium: 7 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 3 %

thiamin: 10 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.