CRANBERRY SALAD MY WAY ENJOY DAN:

                         CRANBERRY SALAD MY WAY by CHEF DAN:

Serves 12

INGREDIENTS:

4-cups fresh cranberries

3-1/2-cups unsweetened pineapple juice

2-envelopes unsweetened gelatin

1/2-cup cold water

2-cups sugar

1-EACH orange & lemon slices, seeds removed

1-cup grapes, chopped

1-(20 Oz) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained

1-cup slivered almonds

2-teaspoon grated orange zest

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a skillet combine cranberries & pineapple juice.

2.   Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes.

3.   In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water: let stand for 4 minutes.

4.   In a skillet, combine the berry mixture, sugar & next 4 ingredients

5.   Reduce heat to medium-low & cook 18 minutes.

6.   Add softened gelatin.

7.   Remove orange & lemon slices & chop finely.

8.   Chill until partially set.

9.   Fold in the pineapple.

10  Top with slivered almonds & orange zest.

11  Chill until firm.

ENJOY DAN:                                        DAMN DELICIOUS!!!