"Mark Storkamp" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> Janet B > wrote:
>
>> 1 large box of orange Jell-o
>> 1 can (16 ounce) of crushed pineapple, drained
>> 1 can (8 ounce) of mandarin oranges, drained
>> 1 very large carrot, shredded
>> 1/2 cup toasted pecan halves.
>>
>> Prepare Jell-o according to package directions. Refrigerate until the
>> Jell-o has partially set. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
>> Refrigerate until fully set.
>>
>> Janet US
>
> It's much better with fresh pineapple. Canned, to me, gives it a tinny
> taste.

Fresh causes the Jell-O not to set up.