Thanksgiving Jellied Salad Recipe

Name: Thanksgiving Jellied Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. canned pineapple chunks, cut in smaller pcs (reserve the syrup); 2 (3 ounce.) pkg. cherry-flavored gelatin; 2 c. warm water; 1 3/4 c. cool liquid; Dash of salt; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 1/2 c. coarsely grnd fresh cranberries (about 2 c. whole); 1/2 c. finely grnd whole orange with peel; 1 sm. orange, seeded; 1 c. orange sections, cut in pcs or possibly canned mandarin orange sections; 3/4 c. sliced celery; 1/3 c. coarsely broken nuts

Servings: persons

1 c. canned pineapple chunks, cut in smaller pcs (reserve the syrup)
2 (3 ounce.) pkg. cherry-flavored gelatin
2 c. warm water
1 3/4 c. cool liquid
Dash of salt
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. coarsely grnd fresh cranberries (about 2 c. whole)
1/2 c. finely grnd whole orange with peel
1 sm. orange, seeded
1 c. orange sections, cut in pcs or possibly canned mandarin orange sections
3/4 c. sliced celery
1/3 c. coarsely broken nuts

1
Cool liquid is made up of: 2 Tbsp.
2
lemon juice, reserved pineapple syrup (about 1/2 c.) and water.
3
Or possibly instead of these ingredients Granmore puts out a glass jar of cranberry orange relish.
4
Drain the pineapple, reserving the syrup.
5
Dissolve gelatin in warm water.
6
Add in the cool liquid and salt.
7
Refrigeratetill partially set, about 1-1 1/2 hrs.
8
Meanwhile stir sugar into grnd fruits.
9
To the partially set gelatin, add in grnd fruit, pineapple, orange sections, celery, and walnuts.
10
Pour into a 6 1/2 c. ring mold and refrigeratetill set, 2 more hrs.

265

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Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. canned pineapple chunks, cut in smaller pcs (reserve the syrup), 2 (3 ounce.) pkg. cherry-flavored gelatin, 2 c. warm water, 1 3/4 c. cool liquid, and more.

Yes, Thanksgiving Jellied Salad Recipe 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!

Thanksgiving Jellied Salad Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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