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Cranberry Pineapple Holiday Jell-O Salad

Bright, jiggly, and delightfully nostalgic, this cranberry pineapple Jell-O salad is a festive holiday classic. Tart cranberry meets sweet pineapple in a jewel-toned dessert that’s as refreshing as it is cheerful on any Christmas table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 boxes cherry gelatin 3 oz each
  • 1 can jellied cranberry sauce 15-16 oz
  • 1 can crushed pineapple 20 oz, well-drained
  • 0.5 cup pecans or walnuts finely chopped, optional

Method
 

  1. Stir boiling water into gelatin until fully dissolved.
  2. Mix in cranberry sauce until smooth.
  3. Fold in drained pineapple.
  4. Pour into serving dish.
  5. Top with nuts if using.
  6. Chill 3–4 hours until set.

Notes

For cleaner slices, chill overnight. You can also mold it in decorative pans for a more classic holiday presentation.