Sweet Taffy Apple Salad

Sweet Taffy Apple Salad

Ingredients

• One 20- ounce can crushed pineapple in juice
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 11⁄2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon all- purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 pounds (about 6 apples) Granny Smith apples, sliced
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• One 12- ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 11⁄2 cups peanuts, optional

Cooking Directions

1. Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice. 
2. Combine the reserved juice, the sugar, vinegar, flour, and egg in a small saucepan; whisk until well blended. 
3. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly with a whisk.
4. Remove from the heat and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Combine the apples, marshmallows, whipped topping, pineapple, and peanuts, if using, in a large bowl. 
6. Add the pineapple juice mixture and toss gently to blend thoroughly.