Colonial Cranberry Salad
["1 c. sugar", "2 c. fresh cranberries", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry gelatin", "2 Tbsp. lemon juice", "1 Tbsp. brandy (optional)", "1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese", "1/2 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. chopped celery", "1 c. chopped apples"]
["Combine 1 cup water, sugar and cranberries in saucepan.", "Bring just to a boil.", "Remove from heat, cover and let cool for 5 minutes.", "Combine 1 cup boiling water and jello.", "Stir until dissolved.", "Add 1 cup cold water, cranberry mixture and lemon juice.", "Chill until thickened.", "Fold in remaining ingredietns and chill until firm."]
["sugar", "fresh cranberries", "strawberry gelatin", "lemon juice", "brandy", "cream cheese", "nuts", "celery", "apples"]