Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Aunt Louise is one of the best cooks that we know.   She ventures outside the box with new recipes that seem to always be loved by the immediate and extended family members.  She loves to entertain and a visit to her home for the holidays is one long remembered for great food and gracious hospitality.  Here is her version for a homemade holiday treat that compliments the traditional holiday meal.

Ingredients
1 bag..............................Fresh Cranberries
2 boxes..........................Cherry Jello
1/2 cup...........................Orange Juice
1/2 cup...........................Crushed Pineapple
1 cup..............................Chopped Pecans
2 cups............................Sugar
3 cups............................Water


*Grind the fresh cranberries in a food processor to a course consistency
*Add sugar to cranberries and mix well.  Let sugar and cranberries stand for at least 1 hour
*Add orange juice to mixture and stir
*Add crushed pineapple to mixture and stir
*Bring water to a boil and add cherry jello
*Pour the cherry jello and chopped pecans into the bowl with other ingredients and mix well
*Pour jello mixture into a mold or pyrex dish to congeal
*Place into the refrigerator at least 3 hours
*Serve cold