caramel apple salad

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25 Pinches
Southwest, FL
Updated on May 16, 2016

For many years now, this is our family's go to, Caramel Apple Salad. It shows up at all of our get togethers. It wouldn't be a party without it! The kids would be upset! This salad, needs a little prep, because you have to start it the day before, for chilling purposes. But we all know it, and we don't care! LOL!! Enjoy!!

prep time
cook time
method Blend
yield A Gathering

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces can,crushed pineapple (or chunks), drained and juice reserved
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 - egg, well beaten
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 8 ounces cool whip, thawed
  • 2 to 3 cups diced, unpeeled apples (i like gala)
  • 1 1/2 cups salted spanish peanuts

How To Make caramel apple salad

  • Step 1
    Combine the drained pineapple with the marshmallows. Let stand in the refrigerator over night.
  • Step 2
    I a saucepan, over medium heat, mix together and cook the pineapple juice, sugar, flour, vinegar and the egg until thick. Refrigerate over night.
  • Step 3
    The next day, mix sauce and Cool Whip. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Garnish with a few chopped nuts.
  • Step 4
    Chill several hours before serving.

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