Taffy Apple Salad

Mirj's Note:

This salad really tries to take itself seriously, but fails, miserably! This is a fun salad to eat, kids adore it, as do childish adults!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits , drained (save the juice)
• 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping , thawed
• 5 medium-size golden delicious apples , peeled,cored and diced
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup salted peanuts , chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. In a small, heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, egg and pineapple juice.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. In a medium bowl, fold chilled lemon-egg mixture into whipped topping until blended.
5. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, marshmallows and peanuts.
6. Stir in topping mixture.
7. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Reviews

[Cdubs]

I am rating this five stars not because of my opinion, but because of the way that it went at a holiday party with kids. They didn't leave it alone. It was the only empty container at the buffet. I think I had two bites...the kids inhaled the rest.

[Book/Wine Club Girl]

What's not to like in this dish? Marshmallows, apples, pineapples, cool whip, mmmm. It went over very well with the kids and I caught more than one adult coming back for seconds. YUMMY! I skipped peeling the apples and it turned out delicious. Thank you!