Diabetic Cranberry Layer Salad Recipe

This delightful Cranberry Layer Salad is a family favorite, perfect for a light and refreshing dessert or side dish. It features layers of creamy cranberry puree, crunchy pecans, and tangy sour cream, creating a surprising and delicious flavor combination. Kids will love guessing how the middle layer appears! This recipe is naturally lower in sugar, making it a guilt-free treat for everyone. Easy to make and requiring minimal cooking time (mostly chilling!), this recipe is perfect for potlucks and gatherings.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 222.3 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Diabetic Cranberry Layer Salad

  • Sugar Free Raspberry Gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sour cream

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How to Make Diabetic Cranberry Layer Salad

  1. Combine 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries and 1 cup boiling water in a blender. Puree until completely smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, dissolve 1 package (3 ounces) sugar-free cranberry gelatin in 1 cup boiling water according to package directions. Stir until completely dissolved.
  3. Gently stir 1/2 cup chopped pecans into the cranberry puree.
  4. Gradually whisk the dissolved gelatin into the cranberry-pecan mixture. Stir until well combined.
  5. Pour half of the cranberry-gelatin mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  6. Freeze for 30 minutes, or until completely firm.
  7. Remove from the freezer and spread 1 cup of sour cream evenly over the set cranberry layer.
  8. Pour the remaining cranberry-gelatin mixture over the sour cream layer.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set and firm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

20g

Carbs

9g