Cranberry Cinnamon Salad
Brighten up your holiday table with this irresistible Cranberry Cinnamon Salad—a perfect blend of festive flavors and delightful textures! Fresh cranberries are simmered with zesty orange juice, warm cinnamon, and a touch of sugar to create a tangy-sweet base. Combined with a cranberry gelatin mix, crisp diced apples, crunchy pecans, and refreshing celery, this vibrant salad strikes a harmonious balance of sweet, tart, and savory. Quick to prepare yet visually stunning, it’s an ideal make-ahead dish that sets beautifully in a serving dish or mold. Serve it chilled for an eye-catching addition to Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts, or enjoy it as a refreshing treat any time of year. Perfect for lovers of cranberry recipes, this salad is a holiday must-try!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 1 large Apple (diced)
- 0.5 cup Pecans (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Celery (finely chopped)
- 3 ounces Cranberry gelatin mix
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1 cup Cold water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and set them aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and orange juice. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Step 3
Allow the mixture to cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cranberries start to pop and soften. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the cranberry gelatin mix in boiling water, stirring continuously until fully dissolved.
Step 5
Add the cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well.
Step 6
Once the cranberry mixture has cooled, add it to the gelatin mixture. Stir until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 7
Gently fold in the diced apple, chopped pecans, and finely chopped celery.
Step 8
Pour the salad mixture into a serving dish or a mold, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or until the salad is fully set.
Step 9
Serve chilled and enjoy this delightful cranberry cinnamon salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1640.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1599.8 |
| Total Fat 42.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 132.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 318.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 269.3g | |
| Protein 11.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 165.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1315.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories