Cherry Cola Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 oz. cherry gelatin
1 can pie filling (including juice)
1 (No. 2) can crushed pineapple
6 1/2 oz. bottle cola beverage
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Combine water, sugar and cherries.
Boil gently 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved.
Add pineapple (do not drain), nuts and cola.
Place into mold and chill.
(I think it's better the second day.)