CHRISTMAS CHERRY PIE

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Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can(s) (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
1 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 can(s) (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package(s) (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
10-13 - drops red food coloring, optional
3 medium firm bananas, sliced
1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans
1 - pastry shell (9 inches), baked
- whipped topping

Steps:

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.