In the realm of holiday culinary traditions, Anna's Old-Fashioned Cranberry Salad stands tall as a beacon of nostalgia and delightful simplicity. This classic dish, often gracing tables during Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, is a harmonious blend of tart cranberries, sweet pineapple, crunchy celery, and walnuts, enveloped in a velvety blanket of whipped cream. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover not just one, but a trio of delectable cranberry salad recipes that cater to diverse preferences. Dive into the classic rendition, featuring fresh cranberries for a burst of tangy goodness. Delight in the convenience of the canned cranberry version, perfect for time-pressed home chefs seeking a shortcut. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Cranberry Fluff Salad beckons with its ethereal lightness and a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a realm of pure bliss.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CLASSIC CRANBERRY SALAD
This crunchy cranberry salad is a riff on the traditional Thanksgiving staple.
Provided by Pam Lolley
Time 4h55m
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the cranberries, brown sugar, and orange juice to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and mixture thickens, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the Bartlett pears, pineapple, celery, and pecans. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and chill salad 4 to 24 hours.
OLD-FASHIONED CRANBERRY SALAD
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add gelatin and water and whisk until dissolved.
- Add cranberry sauce and whisk to mix well.
- Stir in pineapple.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Stir in pecans.
- If desired you can grease a jello mold or bundt pan and pour mixture in that or transfer to serving bowl.
- Refrigerate for 6-7 hours until is jello is set,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 16 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ANNA'S OLD FASHIONED CRANBERRY SALAD
I got this recipe from my mother who got it in 1947 from a older friend of hers. Although I've tried a lot of cranberry salads, I always come home to this one. Great for Christmas
Provided by tuttifrutti1
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix cranberries, apples, sugar and pineapple together.
- Let set for 1/2 hour.
- Prepare jello as directed.
- Let half set and add cranberry mixture.
- Add nuts to mixture,.
- Refrigerate and let set.
- Note: Oranges may be added to cranberry mixture if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 86.8, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 55.3, Protein 2.2
GRANDMA FREEL'S CRANBERRY SALAD
This is a recipe my grandma made for a local JELL-O® contest. She won first place! It is a delicious salad like nothing I have ever seen. I grew up eating this cranberry salad every year at Thanksgiving. It reminds me of my grandma, who I loved so much!
Provided by Kristy
Categories Side Dish
Time 10h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir cranberries, sugar, and water together in a saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until most of the berries have popped open, about 20 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Stir gelatin into the cranberries mixture until dissolved completely; add celery, apple, and pecans and stir. Pour into a glass 13x9-inch dish.
- Refrigerate until set in the center, 10 to 12 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 58.1 mg, Sugar 36.9 g
CRANBERRY SALAD II
A fabulous blend of cranberries, nuts, and fruit! Cranberry or Cherry jello may be used instead of raspberry.
Provided by Jackie
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the gelatin with hot water (don't let stand). Grind cranberries and orange (including rind) mix with sugar. Stir in nuts, celery and pineapple. Mix with prepared gelatin and chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 60.7 mg, Sugar 48.7 g
GRANDMA'S CRANBERRY SALAD
This is a favorite recipe that my Grandma makes for us. She freezes it, but my family prefers it just chilled in the refrigerator.
Provided by wilco
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put cranberries in a food processor and blend until well chopped. Transfer cranberries to a large bowl, and mix in pineapple, pecans, marshmallows and sugar.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cranberry mixture. Chill until ready to serve. (Or, freeze for 2 hours before serving.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 27.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
CRANBERRY OLD-FASHIONED
This drink marries bourbon and Thanksgiving's signature berry. It's strong, so you may want to add an extra tablespoon or two of water when muddling.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Yield Makes 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Muddle cranberries, sugar, bitters, and orange zest with water in a medium glass until sugar dissolves. Pour in bourbon. Add ice cubes.
CRANBERRY SALAD I
This is my absolute favorite holiday recipe. Even people that don't like cranberries can't get enough of this! It's even great frozen.
Provided by Micki Stout
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 12h15m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coarsely chop the cranberries in a food processor; put in a large, non-metal bowl and mix in the sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.
- Whip the cream until stiff. Add the pineapple and nuts to the cranberries, mix well. Fold in whipped cream and marshmallows; refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 39.6 mg, Sugar 47.3 g
NANA'S CRANBERRY SALAD
This recipe is my Great Grandmother's...It has been in our family for many many years. The celery and walnuts add great texture and flavor. The preparation can be done in between other tasks and it's definitely worth it and not your plain old cranberry sauce! Sometimes I make this throughout the year and freeze it in individual containers for a fantastic breakfast. It freezes very well.
Provided by RedRacer
Categories Fruit
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop the cranberries in a food processor. Place the cranberries in a bowl, add sugar and set aside in the fridge.
- Dissolve gelatin into boiled water. Once dissoved, add ice and stir until melted.
- Pour gelatin into a 13x9 glass pan and set in the fridge until almost set (20-30 minutes).
- While the gelatin is setting, chop all other ingredients:
- Quarter apple & remove seeds, but leave on the skin. Chop in food processor and place in a mixing bowl.
- Peel the orange, leaving on about 1/2 of the peel. Quarter and chop. Place in the bowl.
- Cut seedless grapes in halves or quarters, depending on their size. Place in the bowl.
- Quarter the celery and add the walnuts to processor for chopping. Place in the bowl.
- Once you have completed chopping, the gelatin should be set. Take the 13x9 pan out of the fridge, stir in the cranberry mixture & the other chopped ingredients.
- Spread everything out evenly & return to fridge. Allow gelatin to finish setting (about another 20-30 minutes).
- NOTE: If gelatin gets solid before your ingredients are ready, you can still make it. It will mix okay and set up again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 29.5, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 19.7, Protein 7
Tips:
- Use fresh, tart cranberries for the best flavor.
- Soak the cranberries in water for 30 minutes before cooking to help them plump up.
- Add some orange zest or juice to the salad for a citrusy flavor.
- Use chopped walnuts or pecans instead of celery for a nutty flavor.
- Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing side dish.
Conclusion:
Anna's Old Fashioned Cranberry Salad is a delicious and festive holiday side dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its tart and sweet flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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