Taffy Apple Salad

Name: Taffy Apple Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) DOLE crushed pineapple; 4 cups miniature marshmallows; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 3 cups diced unpeeled apples; 1-1/2 cups lightly salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Kids especially will eat up this salad, which really does taste like a taffy apple! My whole family enjoys it, and I hope you do, too.

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) DOLE crushed pineapple
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 cups diced unpeeled apples
1-1/2 cups lightly salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a large bowl, combine pineapple and marshmallows; cover and refrigerate for several hours.
In a saucepan, combine the egg, sugars, flour, vinegar and reserved pineapple juice; cook and stir until mixture thickens and reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; cool. Cover and refrigerate.
Fold whipped topping into the chilled dressing. Add the apples and peanuts to the pineapple and marshmallows. Fold dressing into fruit mixture. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 315 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

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joanna217

Sep 19, 2016

This recipe is fantastic! Follow the directions exactly and it's perfect!
liztonlady

Nov 14, 2013

I made this salad and loved it. I will be making it for Thanksgiving. Thanks to the person who shared it.
smart35

Dec 24, 2012

Unfortunately this salad was a huge disappointment. I won't be making it again and I'm not even sure if I want to serve it. The ingredients just don't go well together and the smell of the cider vinegar coming from it is completely overwhelming.
vanillaluv

Aug 7, 2011

I love that this salad is different. The nuts added an unexpected crunch.
mgarcia174

Jul 17, 2011

This was so easy to make, it was a big hit with the kids, they were so amazed it tasted just like a taffy apple.
TexasCookie

Feb 8, 2011

Wonderful and just different enough to surprise your guests. A family favorite at our house.
skraklow

Jun 28, 2008

Make 1/2 for home serving