FRUIT 'N' NUT CHERRY PIE

Fruit 'n' Nut Cherry Pie image

It's a pleasure to serve this festive ruby-colored pie, which tastes as good as it looks! The filling is an irresistible combination of fruits and nuts. Topped with a bit of whipped cream, a lovely slice of this pie is a cool refreshing end to an enjoyable meal. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
4 medium firm bananas, sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2 pastry shells (9 inches), baked
Whipped cream

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine pie filling, pineapple, sugar, cornstarch and food coloring if desired; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool. Fold in bananas and nuts. Pour into pie shells. Chill for 2-3 hours. Garnish with whipped cream. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.