Best 6 Grandmas Cranberry Jello Salad Recipes
Grandma’s Cranberry Jello Salad is a classic holiday dish that is both delicious and festive. With its bright red color and tart-sweet flavor, it's a surefire hit at any gathering. Best of all, it's incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll be able to whip up this classic dish in no time.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY-ORANGE GELATIN SALAD
My grandmother made this salad every Thanksgiving. It is delicious even without its creamy topping. This side dish is so yummy, I sometimes make it even when it's not Thanksgiving! Depending on your salad's shape, you can spread the topping in a layer over the Jell-O; or if you use a ring mold, put the topping in the center. Alternately, you could serve the topping in a bowl on the side, so it's optional.
Provided by Carissa
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 8h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the gelatin into a bowl, pour in the boiling water, and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Mix in the cranberry sauce, pineapple, celery, pecans, and orange zest until evenly blended. Pour the gelatin mixture into a mold or serving dish.
- Chill in the refrigerator overnight, or up to 8 hours.
- To make the topping, beat the cream cheese with half of the whipped topping. Fold in the remaining whipped topping until well blended. Unmold the gelatin, and spread with the topping mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 81.6 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY JELLO SALAD
Make and share this Grandma's Cranberry Jello Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by momm2493
Categories Low Protein
Time 3h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In mixing bowl, combing jello and boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add cranberry sauce to hot mixture; stir until melted. Allow to cool slightly . Transfer jello mixture to desired dish (mold, rectanglar pyrex, etc.) Add pineapple, celery and nuts over top. Place in refridgerator until set. YUM!
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY SALAD
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
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 FREEL'S CRANBERRY SALAD
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
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
This was my Grandmother's recipe. I always looked forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas when she made this. I hope you enjoy it!
Provided by Andrea Rotar @rotara
Categories Gelatin Salads
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Empty boxes of jello in a large serving bowl and add hot water stir to dissolve. Add the cranberry sauce and stir until broken up. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until they are distributed well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the salad is set.
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY SALAD
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
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!
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed before using.
- If you don't have any orange juice on hand, you can substitute lemon juice or pineapple juice.
- Add a splash of almond extract or rum extract for a richer flavor.
- Garnish the salad with fresh mint or rosemary for a festive touch.
- Serve the salad chilled for the best flavor.
Conclusion:
Grandma's Cranberry Jello Salad is a classic holiday dish that is always a crowd-pleaser. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it tart or sweet, with or without nuts, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and festive salad to serve at your next gathering, give Grandma's Cranberry Jello Salad a try.
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