Luby's Cranberry Salad recipe

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 1/2 cup navel oranges, peeled and cut into cubes
1/2 cup red apples, cored and cut Into cubes
1/2 cup bananas, peeled and cut into slices
2 tablespoons pecans, shelled and chopped

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries just begin to open, stirring occasionally. Transfer the cranberries to a large bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Fold in the oranges, apple, banana, and pecans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.