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either love cranberries or you don’t. Today’s special, though, is not the gelatinous burgundy stuff you get from a can (although I personally like it, too). Matter of fact, people who don’t even think they like cranberries love this family favorite. And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to pull out those “must have” recipes for the holidays.
Special bonus: Cranberries are all the rage nowadays for their antioxidant properties, so even though it’s got a bit of sugar, you can take a second helping knowing it’s good for you.
1 bag fresh cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 apple, cored and diced
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Large carton Cool Whip (not the giant sized one, though)
Chop cranberries in a blender or food processor. Add sugar and allow to sit four hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Add apple, pecans, miniature marshmallows, and Cool Whip and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until time to serve.
This doubles as a dessert, so if you want something sweet, but not as heavy as Aunt Maude’s chocolate bottom pecan pie, this is perfect.
For our family, it’s not Thanksgiving without cranberries. How about you? Any dishes that you simply must have every year?