Cranberry Relish

This recipe was served by Great Grandma Harris—Hilda Augusta—at HER Thanksgiving dinners. She was serving it in 1939 or 1940 when Grandma Jennabee first ate at a Harris Thanksgiving. So this is real tradition. By the way, kids, this is a RELISH, not a JELLO SALAD. Garnish and enjoy accordingly. The following recipe and instructions are straight from Grandma Jennabee.

1 qt cranberries (bagged cranberries are only ¾ qt. now, so you need one bag plus one cup.)

2 med. oranges (look for the thin-skinned ones)

1 c celery

1 c walnuts

Grind or finely chop all ingredients in a food processor and mix together with

1 c sugar

1 3 oz pkg lemon jello dissolved in 1 c hot water.

Chill overnight. It doesn’t set solidly like Jello so don’t be alarmed! This is better on the second day, and even better on the third and fourth. In fact, it just keeps getting better and better!