CRANBERRY JEWEL SALAD

Ingredients:

• 2-3 oz. pkg. strawberry Jell-O
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup applesauce
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 16 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce, chilled and cut into ½-inch cubes

Instructions:

1. Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water and stir in applesauce.
2. Gradually beat the mixture into softened cream cheese until smooth.
3. Chill until partially set.
4. Stir in celery and gently fold in cranberry cubes.
5. Pour into a 6-cup mold and refrigerate until firm.
6. Optionally, garnish with sugar-coated cranberries before serving. Serves 8.