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Christmas Cherry Pie

By: Clifford Davis

"Vibrant color and a medley of fruit in its filling make this pretty pie a standout. 'This special dessert always brings compliments,' says Mrs. Clifford Davis of Fort Smith, Arkansas. 'The combination of cherries, pineapple, bananas and nuts appeals to most everyone.'"

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Prep Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) can pitted tart cherries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 (3 ounce) package cherry gelatin
10 drops red food coloring (optional)
3 medium firm bananas, sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (9 inch) pastry shell, baked
whipped topping

Directions

Drain cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in the pineapple, cherries and reserved juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add gelatin powder; stir until dissolved. Stir in food coloring if desired. Cool until partially set.
Stir in bananas and pecans. Pour into the pie shell. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped topping.