CHRISTMAS CHERRY PIE

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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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
10 to 13 drops red food coloring, optional
3 medium firm bananas, sliced
1/2 cup 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.