Cranberry Apple Salad

I know most everyone has their favorite cranberry salad for the holidays, but this is one of mine and I wanted to share it. I've been making this one for many years.

It's simple and can easily be cut in half for a smaller family. 

I love the crunch of the apples, the creaminess of the mayo and the ease of making it. 

A great addition to a holiday meal to serve alongside ham or turkey. 

You can thank me later...

CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD

2 cans (1# each) whole cranberry sauce

2 c. boiling water

1 - 6 ozs. pkg. strawberry jello

(could use raspberry or cherry also) 

2 Tb. lemon juice

(I think this helps keeps the apples from turning brown)

1/2 tsp. salt, optional

1 c. mayonnaise

2 c. diced apples

1/2 c. chopped nuts 

(we prefer pecans over anything else)

Place cranberry sauce in saucepan on stovetop; melt over medium heat, being sure to stir.  Drain; reserving liquid & berries. Mix together cranberry liquid, boiling water & jello; stir until jello is dissolved.  Add lemon juice & salt. Chill until mixture mounds slightly on a spoon.  Add mayonnaise (a whisk works great for this step); beat until smooth.  Fold in cranberries, apples & nuts.  Pour into 2 qt. mold or dish. Chill overnight.  

Yield: 10 - 12 servings.

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