2 (1 lb.) cans tart red cherries
2 (8 1/2 oz.) cans crushed pineapple
1 c. sugar
4 (3 oz.) pkgs. cherry flavored gelatin
3 c. Ginger Ale
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
3/4 c. shredded coconut

Drain fruit reserving juice. Add water to juice to make 3 1/4 cups and sugar in saucepan. Bring to boil, stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add fruit and Ginger Ale. Chill until very thick, but not set. Stir in nuts and coconuts. Pour into a 2 quart ring mold. Chill until set.