Taffy Apple Salad

Great for potlucks, this really has the "familiar" taste of taffy apples! Tastes like a real taffy apple!

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks (in juice)
• 2 cups tiny marshmallows
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 6 to 7 red and green apples, peeled, cored and cubed
• 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained and halved
• 1 cup peanuts (no skins)

Instructions

1. Drain pineapple and reserve juice.
2. In a large bowl, stir pineapple chunks and marshmallows.
3. Cover and chill 24 hours.
4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and flour.
5. Add pineapple juice, vinegar and egg. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture bubbles; reduce heat and cook for 2 more minutes.
6. Transfer to a small bowl, cover the surface of mixture with plastic wrap and chill.
7. To serve: In a large bowl, combine the apples, desert topping, cherries, peanuts with the marshmallow mixture and chilled dressing.

Attribution

Posted by artsycook at recipegoldmine.com.