OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD PIE

Out-Of-This-World Pie image

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories Pies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can(s) (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, set aside one or two cherries for garnish
1 can(s) (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
3/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 pkg (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
1/2 tsp red food coloring, optional
6 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 c chopped pecans, toasted
2 pastry shells (9 inches), baked
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, combine pie filling and pineapple. Combine sugar and cornstarch; add to fruit mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened.
2. Remove from the heat. Add gelatin and food coloring if desired; mix well. Cool. Fold in bananas and pecans. Pour into the pie shells. Spread with whipped topping. Chill until serving. Yield: 2 pies (6-8 servings each).
3. Cut set aside cherries in several pieces and place on top of pie to decorate.