Gumdrop Fruit Salad

1 C Whipping Cream

2 1/2 C Pineapple Tidbits -- drained

2 C Seedless Grapes

2 C Miniature Marshmallows

3/4 C Gumdrops (Omit Black Candies) -- cut fine

1 4 Oz. Jar Maraschino Cherries -- cut and drained

1/2 C Chopped Pecans

-- <DRESSING> 1/2 C Pineapple Juice

1/4 C Sugar

2 tbsp Flour

1/4 tsp Salt

3 tbsp Lemon Juice

1 1/2 tsp Vinegar

FOR THE SALAD:

Whip cream and stir all ingredients together. Add cooled dressing, and regrigerate overnight.

FOR THE DRESSING:

Blend all ingredients in a saucepan and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Cool before adding to the salad.

Source: "Mountain Measures" --Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974