Instructions: Lavena George,

Place cherries in small bowl; sprinkle with Equal. In saucepan, dissolve gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Remove from heat and transfer gelatin to large mixing bowl. Allow to cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour until it begins to congeal.

Combine reserved cherry and pineapple juices in a 1-cup measure. Add enough water to make 1 cup. Add juice to gelatin. Stir in diet cola, pineapple, pecans, celery and gelatin. Pour into a 9 x 13 glass pan.

Refrigerate until firm.

To serve, cut into 18 pieces and place each piece on a lettuce leaf.

Yield: 18 servings.

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