Over the past few weeks I've been sharing various dishes from the apron... and today, I'd like to show you Grandma G's Cherry Salad/Dessert!
NOTE: Though she's my cousins' grandma (and not mine), I still call her Grandma G. She's known me since I was born, and I have so many wonderful memories with her.And without further adieu, here is Grandma G's Cherry Salad/Dessert. It begins with this cast of characters: 
I started by crushing the pecans. I was being lazy, so instead of using a knife, I just put them into a Ziploc and rolled them with my marble rolling pin a few times!
After I set those aside, I got down to the business of the salad. First, I poured a can of crushed pineapple into a mixing bowl.
Then I added a can of cherry pie filling. (I couldn't find the right brand, Grandma G, so I went with the generic version my grocery store carried.)
Then I added a can of condensed milk.
Next came the "chopped" pecans.
And finally, the Cool Whip! (Are you dying over these ingredients? So yummy!)
Once all the ingredients were in the bowl, I got to stirring!
After things were homogeneous, I poured everything into this adorable Jadite dish.
It's not required that you use a dish like this, but it sure makes things look extra scrumptious!
And after a few hours in the freezer, look what I got:
Doesn't this look cute and tasty?
Let me tell you- after I bit into this tangy yet sweet treat, I was instantly transported to Grandma G's house: I think the first time I tried this was at a party in her backyard!
If you'd like to try this delish dessert, here's the recipe:
Cherry Salad/ Dessert
1 regular size can of Crushed Pineapple in own juice
1 can Thank You cherry pie filling
1 8 oz. container of Cool Whip
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 regular size can of condensed milk
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Keeps for days- also can freeze!
There you have it- thanks for recipe Grandma G!!
Thanks for stopping by- I hope you have a great Wednesday!
