Best 7 Grandma Williams Cranberry Salad Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful and classic recipe that will bring back warm memories of family gatherings? Look no further than Grandma Williams' Cranberry Salad! This time-honored recipe has been passed down through generations, captivating taste buds with its vibrant blend of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast, a potluck dinner, or simply seeking a refreshing treat, Grandma Williams' Cranberry Salad is guaranteed to be a hit.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA FREEL'S CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is a recipe my grandma made for a local JELL-O® contest. She won first place! It is a delicious salad like nothing I have ever seen. I grew up eating this cranberry salad every year at Thanksgiving. It reminds me of my grandma, who I loved so much!

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh cranberries
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups water
2 (3 ounce) packages cherry-flavored gelatin (such as JELL-O®)
1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 ½ cups chopped, peeled apple
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Stir cranberries, sugar, and water together in a saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until most of the berries have popped open, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat. Stir gelatin into the cranberries mixture until dissolved completely; add celery, apple, and pecans and stir. Pour into a glass 13x9-inch dish.
  • Refrigerate until set in the center, 10 to 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 58.1 mg, Sugar 36.9 g

GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY SALAD



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Make and share this Grandma's Cranberry Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookes Kitchen

Categories     Berries

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 ounce) package raspberry Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package cherry Jell-O
3 cups hot water
1 lb cranberries
1 orange, peeled and pulped
1 cup sugar
1 apple
1 cup celery
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix two packages jello with 3 cups hot water. Let cool. Grind cranberries and peeled orange. Add to cooled jello mixture. Add sugar to jello and mix. Let set for a few minutes.
  • Dice celery and apples. Drain crushed pineapple. Add celery, apples, nuts and crushed pineapple to jello mixture. Add cinnamon and mix all together.
  • Pour into a 13x9 pan and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.4, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 162.1, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 60.2, Protein 4

GRANDMA B'S CRANBERRY SALAD



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This recipe has been passed down from my great-great grandmother. Now I am worried that it will be lost so I want to post it so that it is always save. I have searched for a recipe similar to this one with no luck

Provided by Queena Frye

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (3 ounce) boxes raspberry Jell-O gelatin, you can use any red, but raspberry is the best
1 lb cranberries, chopped
4 cups sugar
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained juice reserved
4 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Use the reserved pineapple juice to make the 4 cups of water.
  • Combine sugar, cranberries, pineapples and nuts in a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl mix Jello with hot water/Juice till Jello is dissolved.
  • Combine both the cranberries and Jello.
  • Chill till firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 82.6, Carbohydrate 112.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 105.2, Protein 3.2

GRANDMA RUBY'S CRANBERRY SALAD RECIPE



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Provided by Tonsc721

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1 scant cup water
1 quart fresh cranberries
15 large marshmallows, cut up
1 large package of lemon jello
1 cup cold water
1 cup nuts, chopped
1 cup apple, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the first three ingredients together for 5 minutes. Add the marshmallows and the jello. Stir until the marshmallows have dissolved. Let it cool. When it is cool, add the cup of cold water, nuts, apples and celery. Pour into a 9" square dish and refrigerate until solid and ready to serve. (I usually make this in a clear, square glass dish because it looks pretty from the sides. I serve it cut into small squares because it seems nicer to me than a big glop from a spoon.)

GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY SALAD



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I always love the punch of color that cranberries add to a meal, and this delicious cranberry salad recipe really does the berry justice. Not only did we love the perfect balance of sweet and tart, but the chopped pecans added a wonderful crunch that we'd never had before in a cranberry salad.

Provided by Leah Stacey @CookingMaven

Categories     Fruit Sides

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small package of cherry jell-o (3oz box)
1 cup(s) hot water
1 cup(s) sugar
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1 cup(s) drained crushed pineapple (8oz can) (juice reserved)
1/2 to 1 cup(s) pineapple juice (use the reserved juice and add water to make 1/2 -to 1cup of liquid)
1 cup(s) ground cranberries
1 - orange (ground)
1/2 cup(s) pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the cup of water. Dissolve the Jell-o in the hot water in an 8-inch square pan mix well. Add the sugar, lemon juice, and pineapple juice. Stir to dissolve well. Note: You can substitute the 8x8 dish and use a 9x13 dish, it seems to gel up a bit better that way.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix. Chill overnight.
  • Grandma's Notes: Chop up the pecans first before getting the blender wet. Or you could just buy pre-chopped pecans and save a step. Use the blender or food processor to chop up cranberries, then orange, seeded, and partially peeled. The chopped peel gives it that special zing!

GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY STUFF



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What could taste better than turkey and cranberry on Thanksgiving Day? My grandmother's classic recipe makes the best cranberry stuff to share with your family and friends this holiday. -Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 medium navel orange
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cut unpeeled orange into wedges, removing any seeds, and place in a food processor. Add cranberries and sugar; pulse until chopped. Add walnuts; pulse just until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is a favorite recipe that my Grandma makes for us. She freezes it, but my family prefers it just chilled in the refrigerator.

Provided by wilco

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (10 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
1 cup sugar
1 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Put cranberries in a food processor and blend until well chopped. Transfer cranberries to a large bowl, and mix in pineapple, pecans, marshmallows and sugar.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cranberry mixture. Chill until ready to serve. (Or, freeze for 2 hours before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 27.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and a firmer texture than frozen cranberries.
  • Chop the cranberries coarsely: This will help to prevent them from becoming mushy when you mix them with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the salad: Overmixing will make the salad mushy.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will help to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the salad with a dollop of whipped cream or sour cream: This will help to add a touch of richness and creaminess to the salad.

Conclusion:

Grandma Williams' Cranberry Salad is a classic holiday dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, crunchy walnuts, and creamy whipped cream is simply irresistible. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

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