Aunt Betty's Fruit Salad

My aunt made this for years for us for the holidays, and it was always a SPECIAL treat! I know if you make it once you will have to make it again:)

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package  of any flavor Jello gelatin, I use Cherry
• 1 (14 ounce) can chunk pineapple, reserve juice
• 1 (6 ounce) can mandarin oranges, reserve juice
• 1 (14 ounce) can  peaches, reserve juice
•  some fresh green grape
• 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
• 1  cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Drain the canned fruit. Use up to 2 cups of it for 2 cups of the liquid in the jello.
2. Make up the jello using 2 cups of boiling water, and 2 cups of juice from the canned fruit, mixing well.
3. Put into the mold.
4. Refrigerate for about 1 1/2 hrs., or until jello is partially set.
5. Stir in the drained fruit and nuts, and refrigerate until set.
6. When ready to serve, tip bottom of mold into hot water for a few seconds. This will help to release mold onto serving plate.
7. When ready to serve, place serving plate on top of mold and invert.
8. Serve.