Vanilla Christmas Fruit

What You Need:

3 (20 oz.) cans pineapple chunks
1 (5.1 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
2 (15 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained
3 red apples, chopped

How to Make It:

Drain the pineapple well reserving the juice in a separate bowl.
To the reserved juice add enough cold water to make 2 C.
Whisk the juice mixture and pudding mix in a large bowl for 2 minutes.
Let the pudding mixture set undisturbed for 2 minutes, until the pudding is set.
Gently fold in the oranges, apples and the pineapple.
Cover 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 makes a great side dish with any meal. In a pinch it could be serve as a dessert. For a special treat add well drained green maraschino cherries.