Step 1

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the cranberry sauce.

Step 2

Cut the cherries into pieces and add them to the melted sauce. Stir in the pineapple with its juice. Remove mixture from heat.

Step 3

In a medium bowl pour the boiling water over the gelatin. And stir until all the gelatin has dissolved.

Step 4

Add the gelatin mixture to the cranberry mixture and stir. Stir in the optional nuts. Pour into a 9x13 inch pan and chill until set.