What You Need:

 

3 (20 oz.) cans pineapple chunks

1 (5.1 oz.) pkgs. vanilla instant pudding mix

2 (15 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained

3 red apples, chopped

 

How to Make It:

 

Drain the pineapple reserving the juice.

Add enough cold water to the juice to make 2 C.

In a large bowl whisk the juice mixture and the pudding mix for 2 minutes.

Let the mixture stand for 2 minutes or until the pudding is soft set.

Fold in the oranges, apples and pineapple.

Cover with plastic wrap and chill until chilled through.

 

Makes 16 servings

 

Preparation Time:  approximately 10 minutes

Chilling Time:  approximately 1 hour

Total Time:  approximately 1 hour 10 minutes

 

This nicely sweetened fruit salad makes a great side dish with any meat.  It can also serve as a dessert if you’re in a pinch.  Add drained green maraschino cherries for a special treat.