Alton Brown Ma Mae's Congealed Christmas Salad

Serves: 5

Lilian Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

43

Sweetness

52

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2.5 cups

Water (boiling)

Directions:

1

Sprinkle the gelatins in a 9 by 13 glass-baking dish and slowly stir in the boiling water

2

Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate approximately 30 minutes or just until gelatin begins to set

3

(If the gelatin sets, you won't be able to stir in the goodies

4

) Meanwhile, in a medium size bowl, combine the canned pineapple and its juice, with the pecans and the whole cranberry sauce

5

Add mixture to slightly thickened gelatin and stir until thoroughly combined

6

Return to refrigerator until firmly set

7

Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve

8

*Don't substitute with low-sugar or sugar-free

9

Neither will set properly