Orange Buttermilk Jello Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces orange gelatin
8 ounces crushed pineapple
10 ounces canned mandarin oranges, drained
8 ounces Cool Whip
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 cups buttermilk

Preparation

In a saucepan, mix the jello powder with the pineapple and the pineapple juice from the can the juice, add the drained oranges.Heat over medium high heat. When it just comes to a boil remove from the heat and allow to cool 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix the jello mixture with the buttermilk until well incorporated. Fold in the cool whip and pecans. Pour into a jello mold or just a regular glass or tupperware bowl. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, unmold onto a plate, or just scoop from the bowl.