1 #2 can sour pitted cherries (not pie filling)
1/2 c. granulated sugar (3/4 c. for more sweet)
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cherry Jello (may sub. raspberry or strawberry)
1 flat can crushed pineapple & juice
1/4-1/2 c. chopped nuts (pecans preferred)

Drain cherries. Put juice and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from stove. If you cook with stainless steel, you can add Jello; if not put Jello into a bowl. Add hot liquid and dissolve Jello thoroughly. Cool. Add crushed pineapple, cherries and nuts. Pour into pretty serving dish. Keeps well.