nan's fruit salad

Name: Nan's Fruit Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 - 4 large apples, chopped; red delicious, Granny Smiths, or a mix (3 1/2 - 4 cups); 1 1/4 cup(s) chopped celery; 1 1/4 cup(s) chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup(s) raisins; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon(s) either apple or pumpkin pie spice; 2 cup(s) prepared whipped cream; 3/4 cup(s) whipped cream cheese, like plain or mixed berry; 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract

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Nan Olk

Pt Orchard, WA

Updated on Jun 18, 2025

This is my version of a Waldorf salad. It does not last long at our house!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Nan's fruit salad in an old-timey fruit salad recipe. The base is a homemade sweetened whipped cream that's mixed with cream cheese and warm spices. We loved it combined with the tart apples, crisp celery, sweet raisins and crunchy walnuts. This makes a nice dessert or snack. Super tasty, we can see why it doesn't last long in Nan's house.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 35 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 - 4 large apples, chopped; red delicious, Granny Smiths, or a mix (3 1/2 - 4 cups)
1 1/4 cups chopped celery
1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts
1/3 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon either apple or pumpkin pie spice
2 cups prepared whipped cream
3/4 cup whipped cream cheese, like plain or mixed berry
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

How To Make nan's fruit salad

Test Kitchen Tips

Use your favorite whipped cream recipe. If you need a recipe, search Classic Whipped Cream on Just A Pinch for a recipe from our Test Kitchen.

Step 1

Peel and chop apples and celery.

Step 2

Chop walnuts and add them to the apples along with the raisins. Toss together.
Step 3

Add spices and toss.
Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix the whipped cream, cream cheese, and vanilla.
Step 5

Add the whipped cream mixture to the apple mixture.
Step 6

Mix together.
Step 7

Cover and chill 15 - 20 minutes or so before serving. Sprinkle a little cinnamon or apple pie spice on top for garnish.
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