2 cups sugar
2 pkg (6 oz) cherry jello
3 cups hot water
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained (I squeeze w/paper towels)
1½ cup chopped pecans
1½ cups finely chopped celery, well drained
If possible, prep pineapple and celery a day ahead and wrap in paper towels (to remove moisture).
Combine cranberries and sugar.
Dissolve jello in hot water and chill until partially set.
Add cranberry/sugar mixture, pineapple, pecans, and celery.
Chill overnight.
(This is a little different from mama's but it's what worked for me.)
