Cherry Cola Salad
["3/4 c. granulated sugar", "3/4 c. water", "1 can cherry pie filling", "1 (6 oz.) box cherry gelatin", "1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple", "2 Tbsp. lemon juice", "6 to 8 oz. Coke or Pepsi", "chopped nuts (if desired)"]
["Bring water and sugar to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan.", "Add pie filling and bring to a boil.", "Stir in gelatin.", "Remove from heat; stir until jello is dissolved.", "Add crushed pineapple, lemon juice and Coke or Pepsi; stir.", "Pour into 9 x 13-inch dish. Refrigerate 4 to 5 hours.", "Top with chopped nuts, if desired. Serves 10 to 12."]
["sugar", "water", "cherry pie filling", "cherry gelatin", "pineapple", "lemon juice", "nuts"]