CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Cranberry-Orange Gelatin

There’s always room for Jell-O at Thanksgiving.

Cranberry-Orange Gelatin

1 pound whole cranberries

2 oranges

2 large cored apples

2 cups sugar

1 22-ounce can drained, crushed pineapple (save juice)

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 large package Jell-O, any flavor (orange, cranberry or black cherry each works great)

3 cups hot liquid; (use reserved pineapple juice with water added to equal 3 cups)

Put whole cranberries, 2 oranges and 2 large cored apples through a grinder. Add in sugar, drained crushed pineapple and walnuts. Mix well.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 large package of Jell-O and 3 cups hot liquid. The reserved pineapple juice can be used in place of some of the water. Cool to congealed consistency and add to fruit mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve or freeze and serve slightly frozen.

Yield: Serves 10 to 15.

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