Cranberry Salad

This is a healthier option for a dessert. Since cranberries are available year round, you can make this anytime.

Ingredients:

• 1 large package sugar-free strawberry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups cold water, divided if using a blender
• 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 2 cans (8 oz. each) pineapple tidbits in its own juice (do not drain)
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 1 package (12 oz) fresh cranberries (can be frozen or partially thawed)
• Non-Dairy Whip (optional)

Materials:

• Tea kettle to boil water
• Measuring cups
• Serving bowl
• Blender or food processor

Directions:

1. Place gelatin into a decorative serving bowl.  Dissolve with boiling water.
2. Add 1 cup cold water, apple, pineapple and nuts to bowl.
3. If using a blender to process the cranberries add 1/2 cup water to blender and then add the cranberries.  Blend until partly chunky, mostly smooth.  If using a food processor add the complete 1 1/2 cups water to the gelatin mixture.  Just add cranberries to the food processor without the water.
4. Add processed cranberries to the gelatin salad and stir well.  Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.  Serve and top with non-dairy whip.