1 lg. can peaches
1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding
1 can pineapple chunks
3 bananas, cut in chunks
1 can mandarin oranges
1 sm. jar cherries
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Drain peaches, reserving juice. Mix juice with pudding mix until well blended. Set aside. Drain pineapple chunks, reserving juice. Pour juice over banana chunks. Stir to coat. Add fruits to pudding mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.