Cranberry Salad
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Cranberry Salad
Description
This Cranberry Salad begins with fresh or frozen cranberries cooked with granulated sugar, orange juice, and fresh lemon juice until the berries burst and soften. After removing from heat, raspberry gelatin dessert powder is stirred in, then the mixture is cooled completely.
Separately, heavy whipping cream is combined with powdered sugar and whipped until stiff peaks form. The whipped cream is folded gently into the cooled cranberry mixture, creating a light, creamy texture that balances the tartness of the berries and jelly.
The combined salad is spread into a bowl and refrigerated for at least two hours or overnight to set fully, allowing the gelatin to firm up and the flavors to meld. It can be garnished with additional whipped cream and sugared cranberries for presentation.
This chilled salad is suitable as a refreshing accompaniment to meals, especially during holiday seasons, offering a balance of sweetness and tartness in a creamy format.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 package raspberry gelatin dessert 3 ounces or 85g
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Bring cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice to a boil. Simmer 7-8 minutes or until the cranberries pop and are cooked. Remove from heat and stir in Jello. Cool completely.
- Combine heavy cream and powdered sugar in a bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the cream into the cranberry mixture.
- Spread into a bowl and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whipped cream and sugared cranberries if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 638IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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