THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY GELATIN

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This salad has graced my mother's Thanksgiving table for as long as I can remember. -Tiffany Anderson-Taylor, Gulfport, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar
2 cups boiling cranberry juice
1-1/2 cups ice cubes
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium pear, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup ground walnuts, divided
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve cherry gelatin and sugar in boiling cranberry juice. Add the ice cubes; stir until dissolved. Refrigerate until thickened, about 45 minutes. , Fold in the celery, pear, cranberries and 1/2 cup walnuts. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until firm, about 50 minutes., Meanwhile, in another bowl, dissolve lemon gelatin in water. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 35 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 cup mayonnaise; fold in the remaining mayonnaise. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Carefully spoon over cherry layer. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes. , Spread with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cut into squares.

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