Taffy Apple Salad

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!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 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.