Grandma's Famous Cranberry Salad

5 from 2 votes

Grandma's cranberry salad is the perfect side for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Prep Time20

refrigeration2

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Yield: -12 servings

Calories: 190cal

Author: Melissa

Cost: $10

1 12 oz. fresh cranberries
2 large Apples Cored - (quartered or cut into large pieces) Get a sweet variety, like Empire, or Gala
2 Seedless Oranges quartered - Don't peel these, either.
1 12 oz. stemless Maraschino Cherries - Drain the juice
1 6 oz. Raspberry Jello
2 Cups Heated Water
2 Cups sugar
1 15 oz. Crushed Pineapple Drain the juice

Using a food processor or blender - grind the cranberries, apples, oranges, and cherries
*Just so the blender or food processor doesn't get bogged down - You may want to grind a small amount at a time.
The mixture should be a little course for texture. Don't grind it too fine
In the meantime, heat the water in a saucepan
Add the jello and sugar to the heated water
In a large bowl, combine the ground mixture, and the liquid
Add the drained crushed pineapple, and stir
Chill in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours, or even 1 day in advance
Serve and enjoy!

The older recipes paid no attention to the number of calories in recipes. This recipe has 2 whopping cups of sugar! The sweetness is a big hit with my kids, and us. I like the balance of tart and sweet. But, if you would like the tartness of the cranberry to show through a little more, just cut back on the sugar. I'd start with 1 cup and add more if it needs it. If, after tasting it, you think you'd like to add more sugar to the salad, just dissolve more sugar in a small amount of hot water, and fold in before refrigerating. :)

nutrition information is only an estimate