Orange Cheese Salad

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 small box orange gelatin
1/2 cup sharp grated cheese
2/3 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed

Bring pineapple, sugar and water to a boil. Dissolve gelatin in hot mixture. Cool in refrigerator until it is the consistency of egg whites.

Add cheese and nuts. Fold in dessert topping. Pour into individual salad molds or one large mold. Refrigerate until set.