What You Need:

2 (.6 oz.) pkg.  sugar free cherry gelatin
2 C boiling water
1 (12 oz.) pkg. fresh cranberries
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 orange, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 (1 in.) piece of orange peel
1 (20 oz.) can crushed unsweetened pineapple with juice

How to Make It:

Stir the gelatin into the boiling water until it is dissolved.
Fold in the cranberries, apples, orange and orange peel.
Add the pineapple with its juice and stir to blend in well.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Once cool place the mixture into the blender in batches and blend until slightly chopped.
Once all the gelatin mixture has been chopped pour it into a 13X9 pan and cover.
Chill for at least 3 hours or until the gelatin if firm.

Makes 16 servings

Fruit is a necessary part of a healthy balanced diet. It can be hard to incorporate all the necessary daily requirements of fruit into a diet but this recipe can give you a good start. You can substitute frozen cranberries in place of the fresh ones. This fruity side dish can also be turned into a healthy dessert by adding a little fat free whipped topping to each bowl full.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Chilling Time: approximately 3 hours
Total Time: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 47; Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 11g; Protein 2g; Fiber 0g;
Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 46mg