Grandma Mabel's Christmas Jello

Grandma Mabel's Cranberry Jello

1 c. boiling water

2 3 oz. packages of raspberry jello

1 package frozen raspberries

1 small can crushed pineapple drained

1 can whole cranberry sauce

1 c. roughly chopped pecans

1 pint heavy whipping cream ( or more if you'd like)

4 T. white sugar

2 tsp. Casa Bella Vida Vanilla

Dissolve jello in boiling water.  Add all remaining ingredients and pour into

9 x 13 pan, chill.  When ready to serve whip cream, sugar and vanilla until

soft peaks form.  Spread on top of chilled jello.

Tradition - My Grandma Mabel was a tall stately woman. Her home was well kept and filled with beautiful things.  One thing I really loved was when there was an opportunity to eat from her beautiful china.  Growing up, our family life was filled with tradition and gathering was the most important part of those traditions.  She was so good at brining her family together.

The same foods were served for our Christmas Eve

gathering each year and the acting out of the Nativity followed soon after.  There was always caroling and the family gift exchange.  It was something I looked forward to every year.  This jello was served at our family Christmas Dinners and we serve it to our family now...always sharing stories of Grandma

Mabel and we prepare and eat it.