Breakfast Fruit Compote

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Keller Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1994.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 can pear halves undrained and diced
 * 1 can pineapple chunks undrained
 * 1 can fruit cocktail undrained
 * 1 pint fresh strawberries sliced
 * 2 bananas sliced
 * 2 apples cubed
 * ½ cup maraschino cherries
 * 1 small package instant vanilla pudding dry

Directions

 * 1) Toss all fruits well with dry pudding mix.
 * 2) Cover and refrigerate overnight.