Creamy Cranberry Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package cherry-flavored gelatin mix , 6 ounce
• 0.75 cups boiling water
• 1 package fresh cranberries , 12 ounce
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 can crushed pineapple , 8 ounce
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 0.75 cups orange juice
• 1 medium apple with peel , grated
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir gelatin into boiling water in a mixing bowl until dissolved; let cool, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, process cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped. Add sugar and process until dissolved.

3. 3

   Pour cranberry mixture into cooled gelatin mixture. Stir in pineapple, pecans, orange juice, and apple until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

4. 4

   When ready to serve, beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in cream cheese.

5. 5

   Layer 1/2 of the chilled cranberry mixture in a glass serving dish. Spread whipped cream mixture over top, then finish with remaining cranberry mixture.