Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad
Description
A classic cranberry-pineapple gelatin salad expected on everyone's Thanksgiving menu, this version adds a flavor twist with orange zest and pecans.
Ingredients
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1 (6 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
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2 cups boiling water
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1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
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1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
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1 cup chopped celery
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup whipped topping
Directions
1
Place gelatin into a bowl, pour in boiling water, and stir until gelatin dissolves. Mix in cranberry sauce, pineapple, celery, pecans, and orange zest until evenly blended.
2
Pour gelatin mixture into a mold or serving dish. Chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
3
To make topping, beat cream cheese with 1/2 of the whipped topping. Fold in remaining whipped topping until well blended.
4
Unmold gelatin, then spread with topping mixture.