Orange Jello Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large pkg. orange jello
1/3 c. sugar
1 large can pineapple, crushed
2 c. cold water
1 c. pecans, finely chopped
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese (mild or sharp)
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip

Preparation

Combine pineapple and sugar; bring to a boil.
Remove.
Add jello; dissolve, then add 2 cups cold water.
Put in refrigerator; let set (barely jell).
Take out.
Add Cool Whip, nuts and cheese. Pour into dish; let set until jello sets.