Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (16-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 (12-ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
6-8 hours on low
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large slow cooker, combine the crushed pineapple, cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and cake mix.
- Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Top with walnuts, if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until bubbly and heated through.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tangy
- Easy to prepare
- Perfect for a crowd
- Versatile - can be served as is, over ice cream, or with whipped cream
User Comments:
- "This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests."
- "The combination of cherry and pineapple is perfect."
- "I love that I can put this in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinner time."
- "I like to top mine with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a non-stick slow cooker to prevent the cherry pie filling from sticking.
- If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute pecans or another chopped nut.
- If you want a sweeter dish, you can add 1/2 cup of sugar to the mixture.