How to Make Grandma Freel's Cranberry Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma Freel's Cranberry Salad is a timeless classic that has been passed down through generations in our family. This vibrant and tangy dish has always been a staple at our holiday gatherings, and it never fails to bring a touch of nostalgia to the table.

One of the best things about Grandma Freel's Cranberry Salad is its versatility. Whether served as a sweet and savory side dish or as a refreshing dessert, this salad always manages to steal the show.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

  • 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

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 58mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 95mg