Whether you consider ambrosia salad a dinner or dessert, it is a traditional dish that is loved by all. So let’s make it even better! Adding homemade cranberry sauce to the recipe takes a boring ambrosia to the next level! Not only is your salad pink, the tart and sweet taste is something that is going to make everyone beg for another serving. You should definitely y consider making a double batch! Don’t wait for the next holiday to come round, make this ambrosia now…you should probably give it a test before any big family dinners anyway!

 

Ingredients:

3 cups Fresh Cranberries

3/4 cup Sugar

1 cup water

1 Cinnamon Stick

2 cups sour cream (or plain greek yogurt)

2 cups pineapple tidbits , well drained

2 cups mini marshmallows

1 cup chopped pecans

2 cups flaked coconut

 

Instructions:

Combine cranberries, sugar, water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer 10 minutes. Cool completely (sauce will thicken upon cooling).

Add 1 1/2 cups cooled cranberry mixture from step 1 with remaining ingredients and stir well. Let sit 4 hours or overnight.

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Quick tip: If you don’t have time to make the cranberry sauce at home, a can will do just fine!

Recipe and image courtesy of Spend With Pennies