Cherry Cola Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. water
1 can cherry pie filling
1 (6 oz.) box cherry gelatin
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 to 8 oz. Coke or Pepsi
chopped nuts (if desired)

Preparation

Bring water and sugar to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan.
Add pie filling and bring to a boil.
Stir in gelatin.
Remove from heat; stir until jello is dissolved.
Add crushed pineapple, lemon juice and Coke or Pepsi; stir.
Pour into 9 x 13-inch dish. Refrigerate 4 to 5 hours.
Top with chopped nuts, if desired. Serves 10 to 12.