Classic Cranberry Mold

Crammed with cranberries and bursting with flavor, this Christmastime classic has stood the test of time. We've offered up some tips to make sure this recipe stays a favorite for years to come.

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ingredients 8
Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 6 hr 50 min

Ingredients

2: cups water

3/4: cup sugar

3: cups fresh or frozen cranberries

1: package (6-serving size) raspberry-flavored gelatin

1: can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained

1: medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup), if desired

1/2: cup chopped walnuts, if desired

: Salad greens, if desired

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Directions

1 Heat water and sugar to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally; boil 1 minute. Stir in cranberries. Heat to boiling; boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in pineapple, celery and walnuts.
2 Pour into ungreased 6-cup mold, 8 individual molds or stemmed goblets. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours until firm. Unmold onto salad greens. Garnish with celery leaves and additional cranberries, if desired.

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Expert Tips

Give this classic creation a contemporary flavor by adding one of these: • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries • 1/2 cup white wine (add with the gelatin; decrease water to 1 1/2 cups) • 1/2 cup pistachio nuts instead of the walnuts • 1 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced

Embellish this shimmering salad by: • Placing on colorful kale leaves. • Filling center of gelatin ring with mixture of 1 tub (4 ounces) fruit-flavored whipped cream cheese and 1 cup whipped topping or cherries and fresh berries or try a mixture of 1 cup whipped cream, 1/2 cup lemon yogurt and 1/2 cup sour cream. • Garnishing with Candied Cranberries and salad greens cut to resemble holly leaves.