Potluck Cherry Compote 

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling

MAKES: 24 servings

Ingredients

• 2 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
• 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, drained and cut into chunks
• 3 medium firm bananas, sliced
• 2 medium navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and chopped
• 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in the strawberries until thawed. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a 4-qt. serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving. Yield: 24 servings.