Norma's Cranberry Salad

***Must start the night before you need it*** My daughter got this recipe from a very dear friend and makes this for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 1 gallon

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries (not frozen)
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  lb red seedless grapes (cut in halves)
• 2  Red Delicious apples (cut into small pieces)
• 3  navel oranges (cut into small pieces)
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) package small marshmallows
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts
• 1  quart Cool Whip

Directions

1. Grind cranberries in blender.
2. Put them in a large bowl and add sugar.
3. Let Marinade/Chill overnight in the refrigerator.
4. The next morning, drain fruit and add to cranberry/sugar mixture.
5. Add Cool Whip, marshmallows and nuts and stir together.
6. Cool and enjoy. Makes a pretty and delicious salad.
7. **Makes a very large bowlful! Cooking time actually reflects the marinade/chill time.