Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad

Name: Festive Cranberry Fruit Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 5 medium apples, diced; 2 medium firm bananas, sliced; 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained; 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed; 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, halved

This fruit salad is a tradition on my Christmas table. It goes together quickly, which is a plus on such a busy day.

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
5 medium apples, diced
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
3/4 cup fresh strawberries, halved

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add cranberry mixture; stir gently. Refrigerate until serving.