1 1 bag fresh cranberries --
Directions
: chopped
2 c sugar
2 envelopes plain gelatin
1 lg container Cool Whip
1 cn crushed pineapple --
: drained
Chop berries in food processor, but do not pulverize them. Mix
berries with sugar, 1 1/2 envelopes gelatin and drained pineapple.
Combine well and let stand at least an hour to allow for the juices
to mellow, sugar to dissolve and gelatin to thicken. Fold in Cool
Whip gently but thoroughly. If fruit settles to bottom of the bowl,
add remaining gelatin. Judge the amount of sugar by the tartness of
the berries.
Recipe By : LoisO43779
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Cranberry; Fruit; Salad
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