Pistachio Ambrosia - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans (17 oz. each) fruit cocktail
2 cans (20 oz. each) pineapple chunks
2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin oranges
4 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 c. (16 oz.) sour cream
1 carton (12 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
chopped pecans, optional

Preparation

Drain canned fruits; reserving 3 cups juice.
Set fruit aside; pour juice into a 4 quart bowl.
Add pudding mix and mix until smooth.
Stir in sour cream; add whipped topping and mix until smooth.
Fold in fruit; chill for several hours.
Top with pecans just before serving if desired.
Yield: 16 to 20 servings.