Mama’s Cranberry and Marshmallow Salad

We all have traditions we cherish and the one I miss the most is a huge family gathered around the table to partake in the Thanksgiving day festivities. I may not always remember the exact meal we had but I do remember there was always family and friends gathered around – and there was ALWAYS Mama’s Cranberry Salad, which we are sharing with you too.

The tangy flavor of the cranberries mixed with the sweetness of the marshmallow was always a favorite of ours growing up.

Serves about 10 Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups fresh cranberries 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1 10 oz package mini marshmallows 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple (drained)

1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1. In a food processor, coarsely grind the cranberries.

2. Mix in 1 cup of the sugar. Cover and place in the icebox for 6 hours or overnight.

3. In a large bowl, whip the cream with the 1/4 cup of remaining sugar until stiff.

4. Stir in the cranberries, marshmallow, pineapple, and pecans (optional).

5. Cover and place in the icebox for 1 hour or until chilled. Serve cool.