A Colorful, Crunchy, Refreshing surprising addition to the Thanksgiving dinner table
This cranberry salad has been served for years in our home and never disappoints our family and guests. This is not your ordinary gelatin mold it is truly special and simple to make.
Ingredients:
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 cups orange juice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup peeled diced apple
Preparation:
Step 1. Combine cranberries water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil
Step 2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes
Step 3. In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over orange juice to soften
Step 4. Add to cranberry mixture, then chill in refrigerator until it becomes syrupy
Step 5. Fold in celery, carrots and apple
Step 6. Pour into oiled 6 cup ring mold & chill until firm or overnight
Service:
Un-mold by dipping mold in lukewarm water for 10 seconds
Invert on serving platter and tap to loosen
Afterthought:
A gelatin mold is easily dismissed but not this one. It will become a family favorite and expected to be on the Thanksgiving table in future years. In has been part of this day at our house for 25 years and the grandkids love it as much as their parents have through the years
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I’ve been looking for this recipe for years, since it was lost in our family’s move! Thank you!!