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Cranberry Fluff

Cranberry Fluff

A light and fluffy dessert with chopped cranberries, pineapple, pecans, and whipped topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces (about 2 1/2 cups) fresh cranberries, washed and drained
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, lightly drained
  • 4 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip used)
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

Instructions
 

  • Wash the cranberries, discarding any soft or brown ones. Use a food chopper set to low to chop them, being careful not to over-chop so there are larger pieces for the fluff.
  • After chopping, place the cranberries in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the sugar and stir. Place berries in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Add the crushed pineapple, draining off some of the liquid beforehand. Add the pecans. Stir.
  • Fold in the whipped topping. See the note before for a measuring hint. Serve chilled.

Notes

Measuring Whipped Topping

Whipped toppings such as Cool Whip are usually packed in 8 and 16-ounce containers. An 8-ounce container contains about 3 cups, and a 16-ounce has 6 cups. If using 8-ounce containers, use 1 and 1/3 containers for this recipe. If using a 16-ounce container, use 2/3 of it.

Adjusting the Sugar

You can easily adjust the sugar amount in this recipe until you determine what is best for your taste. To make a less sweet dessert, try reducing the sugar amount to 1 cup. For a sweeter dessert, use 1 1/2 cups. 

Toasting Pecans

Toast pecans in a skillet or the oven.
  • Skillet Method: Place pecans in a skillet without any oil. Heat on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often to prevent overbrowning. They will burn quickly, so don't leave them unattended.
  • Oven Method: Place a single layer of pecans on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat in a 350-degree F oven for 5-10 minutes. Stir once or twice to promote even browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 28mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 3gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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