Josephine'S Recipe For Out Of This World Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch (yes, 1 Tbsp.)
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits (undrained)
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
1 tsp. red food color (optional)
1 (3 oz.) box strawberry flavor gelatin
4 bananas, peeled and sliced
1 (10-inch) deep dish pie shell or 2 (9-inch) pie shells, baked and cooled
3 c. whipped cream or nondairy whipped topping
1 c. finely chopped nuts (pecans or almonds) for garnish

Preparation

Measure sugar and cornstarch into saucepan; mix well.
Add pineapple with its juice; mix well so no lumps form.
Stir in pie filling and food color.
Use a wooden spoon; stir gently to avoid mashing the cherries.
Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and is well thickened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in dry gelatin.
Let cool.