1 can (1 lb.) Bing cherries
1 can (1 lb.) crushed pineapple
1 lg. pkg. (6 oz.) cherry or black cherry flavored gelatin
1 can or bottle (12 oz.) cola beverage
1 c. coarsely chopped pecans

Drain cherries and pineapple; measure syrups; add water, if necessary, to make two cups. Heat syrups to boiling, pour over gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add cola beverage; chill until consistency of unbeaten egg white. Combine cherries, pineapple and nuts; fold in. Spoon into eight cup mold. Chill until firm. Unmold. If desired, garnish with dairy sour cream sweetened to taste. Serves 12.