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

Grandma's Cranberry-Orange Gelatin Salad is a classic holiday dish that has been passed down through generations in my family. This delicious and refreshing salad has been a staple at our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for as long as I can remember. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, and it's always a hit with both kids and adults.

What sets this gelatin salad apart from others is the combination of fresh cranberries and juicy oranges. The tartness of the cra...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup whipped topping

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Place gelatin into a bowl, pour in boiling water, and stir until gelatin dissolves. Mix in cranberry sauce, pineapple, celery, pecans, and orange zest until evenly blended. Pour gelatin mixture into a mold or serving dish.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  • To make topping, beat cream cheese with 1/2 of the whipped topping. Fold in remaining whipped topping until well blended.
  • Unmold gelatin, then spread with topping mixture.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 82mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 103mg