Cotton Candy Salad

This is a great salad for a summer barbecue!  Its very easy and is best made ahead so it can chill thoroughly.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-14 oz. sweetened condensed milk {I made my own; recipe below}

-2 cups crushed pineapple, drained {I used one large can, I think 32 oz.}

-1 can cherry pie filling

-1 can strawberry pie filling

-12 oz. cool whip, thawed

-3/4 cup chopped pecans, optional {I left them out for the kids}

Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk:

In a saucepan combine...

-3/4 cup sugar

-1/2 cup water

-1 1/8 cup dry milk

Bring to a boil and cook; stirring constantly for about 20 minutes, until thickened and smooth.  Use as called for.

Process:

1. Combine sweetened condensed milk, drained pineapple, cherry and strawberry pie filling in a large bowl.

 2. Mix well.

 3. Add cool whip and mix thoroughly.  {Also mix in pecans, if using.}

 4. Spread salad in serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.  Enjoy!