Mystical Meatballs

1 (20-oz) can crushed pineapple
1 cup water
1 (6-oz) package strawberry gelatin
1 (16-oz) can whole cranberry sauce
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp grated lemon zest
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice. Set the pineapple aside. Combine the pineapple juice, water and gelatin in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring untl the gelatin dissolves. Pour into a bowl and stir in the cramberry sauce, nutmeg, salt, lemon zest and lemon juice. Chill until slightly thickened.

Add the sour cream and mix well. Fold in the pineapple and pecans. Pour into a 2-quart mold and chill until firm. Invert the gelatin onto a plate.

Yield: 8-10 servings