Make a Refreshing Taffy Apple Salad

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Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher is a journalist and food writer who has authored multiple cookbooks.
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Updated on 08/8/19
Taffy apple salad

Table for Seven
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Optional refrigeration time: 8 hrs
Total: 8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
468 Calories
26g Fat
48g Carbs
16g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 468
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 253mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Protein 16g
Calcium 106mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This taffy apple salad makes a light and refreshing dessert 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 dish, people will want you to make it again and again!

Ingredients

  • 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping (thawed)
  • 4 large apples (diced)
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 2 cups peanuts

Steps to Make It

  1. Drain the liquid from pineapple chunks into a 3-quart saucepan. Add the vinegar, sugar, egg, and flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.

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

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

  4. Refrigerate for about 8 hours before serving if possible, although it's fine to serve it right away if you're short on time.