Cranberry Jell-O Salad with Mandarin Oranges
Description
A cranberry Jell-O salad with mandarin oranges is made with fresh cranberries, plus pecans, for a tasty, tangy, fruity flavor and a nutty crunch.
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh cranberries
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1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
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1 cup pecans
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1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
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2 (3 ounce) packages cranberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1 cup boiling water
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1 cup cold water
Directions
1
Place cranberries, mandarin oranges, and pecans into a food processor and pulse several times to chop; process mixture until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture into a large bowl.
2
Mix pineapple, gelatin, and sugar in a separate bowl. Add boiling water and cold water and stir together until gelatin and sugar have dissolved.
3
Pour gelatin mixture into cranberry mixture and stir. Pour into a gelatin mold and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight, before serving.