Cranberry Salad

1 package cherry jello, 6 oz.      Prepare jello, stir til dissolved.
1 c sugar                          Put sugar in cranbeerries and let
1 c cranberries, ground            stand til syrup begins to form.
1 c raw apples, diced              Mix in all remaining ingredients.
1 c celery, diced                  Refrigerate til firm.
½ c chopped nuts, if desired