Fruit Salad

1 can mandarin oranges (save juice from can)

1 can pineapple chunks (save juice from can)

1 jar maraschino cherries, optional (discard juice)

Assortment of "soft" fruit: bananas, kiwi, berries (chopped to same size as other pieces)

1/2 c. mandarin orange juice

1/2 c. pineapple juice

1 box of cook to serve vanilla pudding (do NOT use instant, it will not work!)

Put all fruit in large bowl making sure to drain all canned fruits well. Mix pudding mix and juices from oranges and pineapple. Bring to boil and stir often. The mixture will turn a bit thick and a clear, yellow color. Cool this mix completely & pour over fruit. You can vary the amount of pudding you want to include. Mix gently. Refrigerate and serve when chilled!