1 (29 oz.) can pears in heavy syrup
1 (29 oz.) can sliced peaches in heavy syrup
1 (16 oz.) can apricots in heavy syrup
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can sliced pineapple in heavy syrup
Some maraschino cherries, about 10 or 12

Aunt Lora says "heavy syrup" is needed or else the salad tastes "flat". If you use too many cherries they change flavor of other fruits. Cut up fruit and mix. May be served with whipped cream and a cherry on top!