Grandma's Jello Salad

Submitted by Traci Welch

1 Can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
1 Cup sugar
2 envelopes plain gelatin (Knox brand)
1 small tub cool whip or 2 cups of whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 pint small curd cottage cheese

• Boil pineapple and sugar together 1 minute.
• Slowly pouring; mix 2 envelopes plain knox gelatin dissolved in 1 cup warm water. Add to hot pineapple and sugar, but do not boil more. Let mixture cool until slightly set.
• Pour into 9 x 13 glass dish and add 2 cups (small tub) cool whip or whipping cream; mix well. Then add 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 1 pint small curd cottage cheese. Mix together and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
• Mixture will look a little lumpy but very tasty!