Move over ambrosia salad: This sweet and tangy Thanksgiving side dish — a Midwestern classic — is as delicious as it is festive looking. It can also be whipped up in a matter of minutes, a boon for any holiday host.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 4 hr 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 sweet, crisp apple, such as such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, cut into small dice
- 1/2 cup whipped cream or prepared whipped topping
Instructions
- Pulse the cranberries and sugar in a food processor until the cranberries are finely minced, about 8 times. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the marshmallows. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours and up to 12.
- When ready to serve, stir in the grapes, walnuts and apple, then fold in the whipped cream until completely combined.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 271 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 22 mg |
Reviews
I wanted to make a new cranberry dish for turkey day & the cranberry fluff was a hit. It’s easy to make & the honey crisp apple & grapes added a nice crunch in each bite. I doubled the whip topping because once mixed it seemed to need more, worked out well & my family loved it.
This recipe was so good and easy to make. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was such a hit I’ve been asked to make it again for Christmas. I prepped it the night before and it worked well. The cranberry/marshmallow mixture softened nicely and I soaked the apples in lemon juice and water and the tartness was a good compliment to the sweetness from marshmallows and whipped topping.