CHRISTMAS CHERRY PIE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Christmas Cherry Pie Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-46687

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 1/2-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 to 13 drops red food coloring, optional
3 medium firm bananas, sliced
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
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.