Cherry Blossom Fudge

¾ cup evaporated milk

1 cup white sugar

1 pinch salt

1 (3 ounce) package cherry flavored Jell-O®

1 cup butter

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾ cup maraschino cherries, halved

Butter an 8x8 inch dish.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and stir in gelatin. Boil 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, chocolate chips, vanilla and cherries. Pour into prepared pan. Chill 2 hours before serving.