Cranberry Delight

Name: Cranberry Delight
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved; 1 cup water; 1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin; 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups sour cream; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; Fresh strawberries, optional

This is a special salad that your family and friends will be tickled pink when presented with it.—Edna Olson, Rancho Murieta, California

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved
1 cup water
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Fresh strawberries, optional

Directions

Combine pineapple juice and water in a 2-qt. saucepan; heat to boiling. Remove from heat; add gelatin and stir until it dissolves. Stir in cranberry sauce, lemon juice, zest and nutmeg. Chill until mixture thickens slightly. Add sour cream; stir until thoroughly combined. Fold in pineapple and pecans. Pour into an 8-cup mold; chill until firm. Unmold onto a serving plate. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.