Cherry Coke Salad

1 can dark sweet cherries, pitted
1 large can crushed pineapple
2 small pkgs cherry jello
12 oz can Coca-Cola
1 c chopped pecans

Drain fruit, saving juice. Combine juice and enough water to make 2 cups of liquid. In a small saucepan, bring liquid to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in jello until dissolved.  Add Coca-Cola. Chill in refrigerator until jello just begins to thicken. Add cherries, pineapple and nuts. Pour into a mold or bowl and chill in refrigerator until completely jelled. Makes 8 servings.