Sweet Cherry Salad with Zip

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2 16-ounce cans dark sweet cherries
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple
1/4 cup black cherry schnapps
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1/4 cup cherry juice blend
1 6-ounce package cherry-flavored gelatin
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
Servings: 12
1. Drain cherries and pineapple, reserving juices. Set aside pineapple. Put cherries in a bowl with black cherry schnapps. Marinate 15 minutes, then drain cherries, reserving schnapps. Set aside cherries.

2. Combine reserved juice from cherries and pineapple and reserved schnapps (about 2 1/2 cups liquid total) in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add orange juice and lemon juice. Stir in cherries, pineapple and walnuts; mix well. Pour into a 13 × 9 × 2-inch pan. Let chill until firm.

Serving size: 1 (3-inch) square
 
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