1 (13 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1 (6 oz.) pkg. lemon Jello
1 (7 oz.) can ginger ale
1 lb. can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (2 oz.) pkg. Dream Whip
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. pecans

Drain pineapple. Save syrup. Add water to syrup to make 1 cup. Bring to boil. Dissolve Jello, let cool. Stir ginger ale in gently. Chill until almost set.

Blend pineapple and cranberry sauce, fold into Jello. Pour into pan and chill until firm. Follow package directions for topping, fold softened cream cheese into topping. Spread on firm Jello. Sprinkle toasted pecans on top.