ALTON BROWN MA MAE'S CONGEALED CHRISTMAS SALAD

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Alton Brown Ma Mae's Congealed Christmas Salad image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Yield 10 portions

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small package orange flavored gelatin*
1 small package lemon flavored gelatin*
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1 small can pineapple bits with juice
1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1 can whole cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the gelatins in a 9 by 13 glass-baking dish and slowly stir in the boiling water. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate approximately 30 minutes or just until gelatin begins to set. (If the gelatin sets, you won't be able to stir in the goodies.)
  • Meanwhile, in a medium size bowl, combine the canned pineapple and its juice, with the pecans and the whole cranberry sauce. Add mixture to slightly thickened gelatin and stir until thoroughly combined. Return to refrigerator until firmly set. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
  • *Don't substitute with low-sugar or sugar-free. Neither will set properly.

Shayana Spence
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This salad is a classic for a reason. It's always a hit at potlucks and holiday gatherings.


Sherrie Little
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I'm not a big fan of congealed salads. But this one is pretty good.


Giovonni Rivera
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish for a party.


Ben Stanley
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I'm not sure what I was expecting. But this salad was not it.


Fern Philippe
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. But I think I can fix that by adding a little bit of vinegar.


Avela Mlondleni
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I've never had a congealed salad before. But I'm definitely going to try this one!


Cesar Torres
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This salad is a lot of work to make. But it's worth it!


Lote Vi
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I'm not a fan of fruit in salads. But I have to say, the cranberries and pineapple in this salad are really good.


Emmanuella Benedict
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This salad is a must-have at our family Christmas dinner. It's always a big hit with the kids.


Mama_Steve_Harrington
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I'm not sure why this salad is called 'congealed'. It's not congealed at all!


Mahidy H rahi
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!


Patrick Banda
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I didn't have any marshmallows, so I used whipped cream instead. It turned out great!


joseph romario
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This salad is a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Zak Waad
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hakar Boy
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This salad is really easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Eva Thomas-Pires
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The cranberries and pineapple give it a nice tartness, while the marshmallows and walnuts add a touch of sweetness.


Eebbis Abeb
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This salad is a classic for a reason! It's always a hit at potlucks and holiday gatherings.


Jessica Carroll
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I'm not a big fan of congealed salads. But even I have to admit that this one was pretty good!


Habib Asad
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This was a hit at our family Christmas dinner! It's a great make-ahead dish, and it's so festive and pretty.