Best 8 Fresh Cranberry Congealed Salad Recipes

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When looking for the ultimate side dish, which is both light and sweet to complement your next meal, fresh cranberry congealed salad is an excellent choice. It features a unique combination of flavors and textures, as the cranberries add a touch of tanginess, while the gelatin provides a smooth texture. This salad is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a convenient option for busy individuals.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY CONGEALED SALAD



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Before you begin, gather ingredients and equipment. Measure out ingredients.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 7h5m

Yield 24 ounces; enough for 8 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces pecan halves
6 ounces (by weight) light agave syrup
6 ounces (by weight) honey
2 ounces 100 percent cranberry juice (see Cook's Note)
2 ounces freshly-squeezed orange juice
1/2 ounce crystalized or candied ginger, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 pound fresh or frozen whole cranberries
Whipped cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Toast the pecans in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Once they darken a bit and smell nutty, remove to a cutting board and chop roughly once cool.
  • Combine in the same saucepan: the light agave syrup, honey, cranberry juice, orange juice, candied ginger and five-spice powder. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cranberries to the saucepan, boost the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the cranberries begin to burst open, and the mixture thickens. (I usually use the back of a wooden spoon to pop the berries against the side of the pan.)
  • After 15 minutes (no more or the pectin will start to break down) remove from the heat and stir in the pecans. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon the mixture into a 3 1/2-cup silicone mold of your choice, cover with plastic wrap and cool on the counter for 30 minutes. Place on a sheet pan before refrigerating for at least 6 hours. (Overnight would be better.)
  • Turn out of mold and serve as a side or top with whipped cream and serve as dessert.

CRANBERRY CONGEALED SALAD



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My aunt gave me this recipe, and it's a favorite with my family at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The red berry gelatin can be any flavor; it just needs to be red. Cook time is chilling time.

Provided by CaramelPie

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 cups, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package red berry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 cup broken pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Dissolve both pkgs. gelatin in the 1 cup boiling water.
  • Place cranberry sauce in a bowl & stir to break up.
  • Add cranberry sauce, pineapple and pecans (if using) to gelatin mixture.
  • Chill until firm, stirring several times during first couple of hours to evenly distribute pineapple and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 87.5, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 34.9, Protein 10.1

CRANBERRY GELATIN SALAD



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I got this recipe from a magazine and made some changes to suit my family's tastes. This salad is especially nice during the holidays, but it's good with any main meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry or cranberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 medium seedless oranges, quartered
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. In a food processor, finely chop cranberries and oranges. Transfer to a bowl; stir in sugar until dissolved. Add pineapple, celery and nuts. Stir in gelatin. Chill for at least 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Not your average cranberry salad. Many fruit flavors are included, which give a zing to it.

Provided by KARATWORK

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 12h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 (6 ounce) package red Jell-O® mix
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup orange juice
1 apple with peel, grated
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Process cranberries in blender or food processor; pour sugar over cranberries and stir to dissolve.
  • Bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil; stir in gelatin and let cool. Stir cooled gelatin into cranberries, and add pineapple, orange juice, apple and pecans. Mix well, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Whip cream and beat in cream cheese.
  • In a glass serving dish, layer half of the cranberry mixture, then the whipped cream mixture, then the remaining cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 149.1 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

SIMPLE CRANBERRY CONGEALED SALAD



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This slightly different cranberry salad has been served daily in a locally favorite "home-style" restaurant. It is among the most requested of their delicious recipes. Most of the ingredients are usually on hand in many kitchens.

Provided by Gwanny Hill

Categories     Fruit

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 ounce) package orange gelatin
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 (1 lb) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
  • Add reserved pineapple juice and cool to room temperature.
  • Whip cranberry sauce with beater and add to the cooled gelatin mixture along with the pineapple and toasted pecans.
  • Pour into gelatin mold or 9"x 11" serving dish.
  • Chill until set.
  • NOTE: Cooking time refers to"chilling until set" time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.5, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 116.5, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 44.8, Protein 3.1

CHERRY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Not a Christmas goes by that Deb Amrine doesn't fix this bright molded salad. "I've taken it to many holiday dinners, and everyone loves it--even people who don't usually enjoy cranberries," she reports from Grand Haven, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin
1 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1-1/2 cups diced apples
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine gelatin and sugar. Add water; stir until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. Stir in pineapple, cranberries, apples, celery and walnuts. Pour into a 2-qt. serving bowl; cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CONGEALED CRANBERRY SALAD RECIPE



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Provided by CindyWise

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small boxes strawberry Jello
2 1/2 envelopes Knox gelatin
can whole cranberry sauce (jellied)
2/3 cups sugar
2 cups pineapple - crushed
2 cups ginger ale
1 cup pecans - chopped
1 cup celery
Peel of 2 oranges - grated

Steps:

  • Mix Jello, gelatin and sugar in a bowl. Bring cranberry sauce to boil & stir in the dry ingredients. Allow to cool. Add crushed pineapple & ginger ale. Add nuts, celery & grated orange peel. Refrigerate.

CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD RECIPE



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This Cranberry Jello Salad is delicious and festive looking! Raspberry jello, cranberry sauce, apples and pineapple make for a delicious and easy side dish to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!

Provided by Janelle

Time 5h45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 packages (3 oz) or 1 package (6 ounce) raspberry flavored gelatin
1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 medium apple chopped (Any will do. We like honey crisp.)
2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional - tastes great if you choose to use them)

Steps:

  • Open can of pineapple and drain pineapple, reserving juice. Pour juice into a 4 cup liquid measuring dish.
  • Remove 1 Tablespoon of the crushed pineapple and set aside for garnish {if desired}
  • Add enough cold water to pineapple juice until it measure 3 cups; pour int a large saucepan.
  • Bring juice to a boil then remove from heat immediately.
  • Add gelatin. Whisk mixture at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
  • Add cranberry sauce and stir. {Gelatin mixture should be thick}.
  • Pour mixture into a large bowl. Refrigerate 15 - 30 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from fridge and stir in pineapple, apples and walnuts; stir gently.
  • Pour into a medium serving bowl. & refrigerate for 4 hours or until completely firm.
  • Top with reserved crushed pineapple just before serving.
  • Store leftover gelatin in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Fiber 1.2 grams fiber, Protein 1.4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, Sodium 50 grams sodium, Sugar 24.5 grams sugar

Tips:

  • For a delightful presentation, use a mold to shape the salad before refrigerating it.
  • If you prefer a sweeter salad, add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar.
  • For a tangier salad, use 1 cup of fresh cranberries instead of 1/2 cup.
  • Feel free to experiment with different nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds, in place of the pecans.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and keep it refrigerated.

Conclusion:

This delightful Fresh Cranberry Congealed Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, tart, and crunchy textures. With its vibrant red color and festive presentation, it will be the star of any holiday table. Whether you're serving it at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion, this salad is sure to impress your guests. So, gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

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