Colonial Cranberry Salad
["1 c. sugar", "2 c. fresh cranberry salad", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry gelatin", "2 Tbsp. brandy (optional)", "1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. chopped celery", "1 c. chopped apple"]
["Combine 1 cup water, sugar and cranberry in saucepan.", "Bring just to a boil.", "Remove from heat; cover and let cool for about 5 minutes.", "Combine 1 cup boiling water, cranberry mixture and lemon juice; chill until partially congealed.", "Fold in remaining ingredients.", "Chill until firm."]
["sugar", "cranberry salad", "strawberry gelatin", "brandy", "cream cheese", "nuts", "celery", "apple"]