Fresh Cranberry Apple Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Cranberry Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cherry gelatin; 1 c. boiling water; 1 c. orange juice; 1 c. raw cranberries; rind of 1 orange; 2 Red Delicious apples; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts; 1/2 c. chopped pecans; 1 c. sugar; 2 tsp. lemon juice; salad greens; cream cheese, mayonnaise or whipped cream

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (3 oz.) cherry gelatin
1 c. boiling water
1 c. orange juice
1 c. raw cranberries
rind of 1 orange
2 Red Delicious apples
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. lemon juice
salad greens
cream cheese, mayonnaise or whipped cream

1
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and cool.
2
Stir in orange juice and chill until mixture is syrupy.
3
While gelatin is cooling, run cranberries and orange through food chopper, using fine blade. Cut one cored but unpeeled apple into small bite size pieces.
4
Add nuts and sugar.
5
Combine with cranberry mixture and fold into slightly thickened gelatin.
6
Core and slice remaining apple; brush slices with lemon juice and edge mold with them.
7
Spoon gelatin into a one-quart star-shaped mold or six individual molds.
8
Chill until firm in the fridge.
9
Unmold on platter lined with salad greens.
10
Serve with cream cheese, mayonnaise or cinnamon-spiced whipped cream.

1221

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cherry gelatin, 1 c. boiling water, 1 c. orange juice, 1 c. raw cranberries, and more.

Yes, Fresh Cranberry Apple Salad 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!

Fresh Cranberry Apple Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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