1 (3 oz.) pkg. Jello (any flavor, can use sugar free)
2/3 c. boiling water
2 c. ice cubes
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip, thawed (can use Lite)
1 c. fresh fruit (sliced strawberries, peaches, bananas or whole raspberries or blueberries) (opt.)
1 packaged graham cracker crust
1 (8 3/4 oz.) can apricots, sliced peaches, drained & diced or fruit cocktail, drained (opt.)
1 (8 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained (opt.)

Dissolve gelatin completely in boiling water, stirring about 3 minutes. Add ice cubes and stir until gelatin is thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove any unmelted ice. Blend in Cool Whip; then whip until smooth. Fold in fruit. Chill, if necessary, until mixture will mound. Spoon into crust. Chill 2 hours. Garnish if desired.