CRAN-CHERRY SALAD

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This will work just fine with canned whole berry cranberries if fresh ones are not available.

Provided by Rosemary Mills @greylady

Categories     Fruit Sides

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz package(s) fresh cranberries
1 1/2 cup(s) water
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 package(s) cranberry or raspberry jello
1 can(s) cherry pie filling
1 small can(s) crushed pineapple
1 small can(s) mandarin oranges (optional)
1/2 cup(s) pecans, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain canned fruit and add 1/2 cup of the juice to the 1 1/2 cup water, making a total of 2 cups liquid. Bring water, juice from fruit, and sugar to a boil, then add washed cranberries. Bring to a boil again, then lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in jello, pie filling, and fruit(s), with chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
  • Allow mixture to cool for 1/2 hr, then pour into glass bowl. Cover and Refrigerate over night.

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