1 lg. pkg. (6 oz.) orange Jello
1/2 c. sugar
1 lg. can crushed pineapple with juice
1 lg. carton (12 oz.) Cool Whip
2 c. cold water
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 c. chopped pecans

Combine sugar and pineapple (with juice) in a medium size saucepan and cook until it comes to a full boil. Stir in Jello, remove from heat and add water. Mix thoroughly. Pour into 9 x 13 inch shallow dish and refrigerate until slightly congealed. Fold in Cool Whip, pecans and cheese, return to refrigerator. Allow to set until firm. Cut in squares to serve. (Looks pretty on lettuce leaf.)