Cranberry Salad With Marshmallows Recipe

Name: Cranberry Salad With Marshmallows
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces cranberries, frozen in the bag; 1 medium orange, peeled, can add zest of 1/2 orange for more zip; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup pineapple bits, drained well; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup apple, any, cored, diced, with peels; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1 cup small marshmallow, snipped in half; 3 ounces lemon gelatin; 1 cup water, boiling

Servings: persons

1
Grind frozen cranberries with orange. Mix with sugar. Cover and store overnight. If using a food processor, leave chunky. If you over process the cranberries in the food processor, and the cranberries are too wet, remove some of the liquid.
2
The following day:
3
Mix gelatin with hot water, stir until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate and chill until gelatin is moderately set.
4
In the mean time, in a large bowl: Snip marshmallows in half. If using large marshmallows snip into several smaller pieces. NOTE: if you do not snip them they will float to the top of the mold and not be incorporated into the mold.
5
Add drained pineapple to cranberry - orange mixture; add marshmallows. Toss to combine.
6
Prepare celery, apples, pecans. Add to above mixture.
7
Once gelatin is moderately jelled, add to all the other ingredients and combine well.
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Pour into your favorite serving bowl.
9
Refrigerate, preferably all day or overnight. The relish will be thick like a cranberry relish, it will not set up in the bowl.
10
Best if prepared 2 days in advance.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces cranberries, frozen in the bag, 1 medium orange, peeled, can add zest of 1/2 orange for more zip, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup pineapple bits, drained well, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Salad With Marshmallows falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cranberry Salad With Marshmallows

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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