Dremas Cranberry Congealed Salad Food

CRANBERRY CONGEALED SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the pecans in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Once they darken a bit and smell nutty, remove to a cutting board and chop roughly once cool.
• Combine in the same saucepan: the light agave syrup, honey, cranberry juice, orange juice, candied ginger and five-spice powder. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the cranberries to the saucepan, boost the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the cranberries begin to burst open, and the mixture thickens. (I usually use the back of a wooden spoon to pop the berries against the side of the pan.)
• After 15 minutes (no more or the pectin will start to break down) remove from the heat and stir in the pecans. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
• Spoon the mixture into a 3 1/2-cup silicone mold of your choice, cover with plastic wrap and cool on the counter for 30 minutes. Place on a sheet pan before refrigerating for at least 6 hours. (Overnight would be better.)
• Turn out of mold and serve as a side or top with whipped cream and serve as dessert.

CRANBERRY CONGEALED SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve both pkgs. gelatin in the 1 cup boiling water.
• Place cranberry sauce in a bowl & stir to break up.
• Add cranberry sauce, pineapple and pecans (if using) to gelatin mixture.
• Chill until firm, stirring several times during first couple of hours to evenly distribute pineapple and pecans.

ALTON BROWN MA MAE'S CONGEALED CHRISTMAS SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle the gelatins in a 9 by 13 glass-baking dish and slowly stir in the boiling water. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate approximately 30 minutes or just until gelatin begins to set. (If the gelatin sets, you won't be able to stir in the goodies.)
• Meanwhile, in a medium size bowl, combine the canned pineapple and its juice, with the pecans and the whole cranberry sauce. Add mixture to slightly thickened gelatin and stir until thoroughly combined. Return to refrigerator until firmly set. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
• *Don't substitute with low-sugar or sugar-free. Neither will set properly.

DREMA'S CRANBERRY CONGEALED SALAD

Steps:

• 1. This works better in pyrex or glass oblong dish approximately 13 x 9 x 2. I spray a small amount of non-stick unflavord coating and gently wipe out excess with paper towel. Set aside dish.
• 2. In large mixing bowl place boiling water and dissolve all jello by stirring thoroughly. Set aside.
• 3. In separate bowl mix wholeberry cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple and the 1/2 cup reserve liquid, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, chopped apples, orange zest and pecans. Mix well. Fold and stir gently into the dissolved jello mixture above.
• 4. Chill overnite in fridge. The mixture will be very firm. At serving time I cut squares and serve on a nice serving platter decorated with curly lettuce leaves or you can create your own serving ideas.
• 5. Optional ingredient that can be added is 1/2 cup chopped celery. Enjoy!

THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Part 1. Dissolve Jell-Oin boiling water. Stir to mix and set aside to cool.
• 2. Add apples, pecans, and cranberry sauce.
• 3. Turn into a 13x9 glass dish and chill until firm.
• 4. Part 2. Blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
• 5. Add vanilla to the Cool Whip and mix with a wooden spoon. Add to the cream cheese mixture along with the pineapple.
• 6. Fold the mixture together.
• 7. Spread evenly over firm set Jell-O mixture. Sprinkle toasted pecans on top.
• 8. Keep chilled until serving time.

RASPBERRY CONGEALED SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple and raspberries, reserving juices. Place fruit in a large bowl; set aside. Add enough water to the juice to measure 1 cup. Pour into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. , Pour over fruit mixture. Add the applesauce and pecans. Pour into a 1-qt. bowl. Chill until set. Spoon into individual dessert dishes; top with a dollop of mayonnaise if desired.

BLUEBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine hot water and gelatin; stir until dissolved. Stir in pineapple and blueberry pie filling. Pour into a 9x13 inch dish and chill in refrigerator until firm.
• Cream together cream cheese and sugar. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Spread over firm gelatin. Chill until serving.

ORANGE GELATIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple and gelatin. Mix well and chill for 1/2 an hour.
• Add cottage cheese to fruit; stir to mix.
• Gently fold in whipped topping; chill and serve.