Seven-Layer Cranberry Ambrosia Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cinnamon stick (4-inch)
• 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint, divided
• 1 pkg. fresh or frozen cranberries (12 oz.)
• 3 bananas, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups ruby red grapefruit segments, drained (about 5 grapefruit)
• 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks (3 cups)
• 1 ½ cups sour cream
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups mini marshmallows
• 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
• ¾ cup chopped, salted pistachios or toasted pecans