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Cranberry Jello Salad – A Holiday Favorite!

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Cranberry Jello Salad

Cultural Context

Cranberry Jello Salad is a nostalgic dish often served at holiday gatherings in the United States, particularly during Thanksgiving and Christmas. It combines sweet and tart flavors with a vibrant color, making it a festive addition to any meal. This dish has evolved over the years, with many families adding their own twists, such as including different fruits or nuts, making it a beloved classic across generations.

AmericanUSside
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup water
2 boxes raspberry Jell-O
1/2 cup cold water
20 oz can crushed pineapple
14 oz can cranberry sauce

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: none

Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegetarians.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: stevia

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

1

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.

2

Turn off the heat and stir in 2 boxes of raspberry Jell-O until completely dissolved.

3

Add 1/2 cup of cold water and mix together.

4

Add the 20 oz can of crushed pineapple (do not drain) and the 14 oz can of cranberry sauce.

5

Mix until well combined.

6

Spray a 9x9 or 8x8 pan with non-stick spray.

7

Pour the mixture into the pan and cover with plastic wrap.

8

Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

9

Once set, remove from the fridge and serve in squares.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfolding

Equipment Needed

9x9 or 8x8 panplastic wrapstirring spatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Cranberry SaladCranberry Gelatin Salad

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