2 (1 lb.) cans tart red cherries
2 (8 1/2 oz.) cans crushed pineapple
1 c. sugar
4 (3 oz.) pkg. cherry flavor gelatin
3 c. ginger ale
1 c. nuts
3/4 c. shredded coconut

Drain fruits, reserving juices. Add enough water to cherry and pineapple juice to make 3 1/4 cup; add sugar. Bring to a boil; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add fruit and ginger ale. Chill until very thick, but not set. Stir in nuts and coconut. Chill until set.