1 lb. cranberries
2 c. water
2 c. sugar
1 pkg. whipping cream
4 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
64 soda crackers (saltines)

(Can use Cool Whip in place of whipping cream, sugar and vanilla). Mix sugar and water in saucepan and boil 1 minute. Add cranberries and cook 5 minutes. Set in pan of cold water to cool (whip cream, add sugar and vanilla). Roll crackers until well crushed.

Using a large bowl, put in a layer of cranberries about 1 1/2 inches deep, cover with cracker crumbs 1/2 inch deep, then add a layer of whipped cream about 3/4 inches; then soda crackers again. Repeat the process until all ingredients are used. Place in refrigerator to set.

Hint: Looks prettier in tapered glass bowl. Good to make ahead because it gets better as it sets and "soaks".