"GIFTA" SALAD (CRANBERRIES & CREAM)

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This is from my Great Aunt Helen, a well loved cook and baker. I miss her, but enjoy making many of her recipes she shared with us at the last family reunion before her death. Thank You Aunt Helen!

Provided by Cindy Olson

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb cranberries, fresh
1 c water
2 c white sugar
2 c crushed saltine crackers
4 Tbsp melted butter
2 c whipped cream- lightly sweetened if desired (i dont sweeten mine)

Steps:

  • 1. Boil Cranberries in 1 Cup water until skins 'pop'.
  • 2. Add Sugar and bring to a boil, chill thoroughly.
  • 3. Just before serving, mixed crushed saltines with melted butter.
  • 4. Whip cream, i whip mine so its stiff.
  • 5. Cover bottom of clear glass bowl with a layer of cracker/butter crumbs (half the crumbs)
  • 6. Layer on half the cooled cranberries, then a layer of whipped cream.
  • 7. Repeat layers in same order. DELICIOUS!!!

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