Taffy Apple Salad Recipe

I made this salad last week and it is delicious.  It's probably more a fall or winter salad because of the fresh apples, but I make it often as a side dish for summer cookouts.  I found it a few years ago in the newspaper, and could eat a whole bowl of this stuff by myself.  There's something about the combination of flavors and the crunchy peanuts that I like.

Taffy Apple Salad


One (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits
2 cups miniature marshmallows
½ t. vinegar
1 T. all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
one egg, beaten
8 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups peeled, diced apples
1 ½ cups cocktail peanuts
Apple for garnish


Drain pineapple; reserve juice. Mix pineapple and marshmallows; set aside. In a saucepan whip together pineapple juice, vinegar, flour, sugar and egg. Heat until thick. Refrigerate overnight. Next day mix thickened sauce and whipped topping. Add pineapple mixture, then add apple and peanuts. Serve garnished with apple slices.

 
I didn't bother garnishing with apple slices.  Once again, please don't judge this recipe by my lousy picture.  It's delicious!