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Taffy Apple Salad recipe

Taffy Apple Salad

Stephanie Gallagher

Taffy Apple Salad

This taffy apple salad makes a light and refreshing dessert or a sweet side dish that's perfect for potlucks and parties.

Although the recipe calls for the salad to be chilled 8 hours, you can serve it right away if you're short on time. And be prepared: Once you make this taffy apple salad recipe, people will want you to make it again and again!

Prep Time: 8 hours, 20 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 8 oz. frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
  • 4 large apples, diced
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 2 cups peanuts
Preparation:
  1. Drain liquid from pineapple chunks into a 3-quart saucepan. Add vinegar, sugar, egg and flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.

  2. Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Add thawed whipping topping, stirring well to combine.

  3. Add pineapple chunks, apples, marshmallows and peanuts. Stir well.

  4. Refrigerate, ideally about 8 hours, before serving. (Although it's fine to serve it right away if you're short on time.

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