1 (5 oz.) pkg. cherry jello (family size)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 (12 oz.) bag fresh whole cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 or 2 apples, cut up small
2 stalks chopped celery
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Mix jello with 1 1/2 cups boiling water. stir until dissolved stir in 1 1/2 cups cold water. Put in refrigerator until jello starts to set. Do not let it set all the way.

Grind cranberries in food processor, add sugar and let sit until jello is thick.

Mix chopped apples, celery and pineapple to coat. The juice from the pineapple keeps the apples from turning dark. Stir in chopped nuts, if using.

Combine all ingredients in jello and refrigerate. Let chill overnight until well set.

Submitted by: Debbie Crawford