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Published: Apr 24, 2023 Last Updated: Feb 22, 2024
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Treat your dinner guests or potluck friends and family to an easy Taffy Apple Salad recipe. Made with apples, pineapple, whipped cream, peanuts & more.
Potlucks are all about the varieties of salads. From our favorite Broccoli Salad recipe to the all-American Potato Salad. What’s your favorite?
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Why Taffy Apple Salad is Best
You’ll find this classic recipe in all kinds of old church cookbooks. It has been proudly served at many picnics and potlucks over the years – and it’s always a favorite!
Our recipe is the classic version you may remember, with sugar, egg, apple cider vinegar, etc. Some new versions are made with pudding mix, but we LOVE the old fashioned apple salad.
And if you’ve never had a dessert salad, this is the one to try!
- This cool, creamy salad makes a sweet dessert dish, especially on a warm day!
- Only 10 minutes to prep, then it chills in the fridge.
- The apple and pineapple add big fruit flavor.
- Salted peanuts are folded in for a crunchy, salty bite.
While we love our pistachio salad, you’ve got to try our Snickers Salad recipe next!
Ingredient Notes
- Pasteurized Egg –This helps with the texture of the salad, but you can omit it if you prefer. If you choose to omit the egg, there’s no need to heat the sugar mixture.
- Cool Whip –Use thawed Cool Whip from a tub or substituteHomemade Whipped Cream. Ourhomemade cool whipworks fantastic in this recipe too.
- Apples –We love using a combination of red and green apples in this salad, but use whichever variety you love. And no need to peel them!
- Pineapple –A 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple (drained) works great for this recipe and gets well incorporated. You could also use a can of pineapple chunks if you’d like a chunkier texture.
- Salted Peanuts – These add great crunch and flavor, just be sure to wait and add them when you’re ready to serve.
Easy Instructions
Make the egg mixture.Whisk the sugar, egg, vinegar and flour together in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat and whisk constantly until thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Fold in fruit and Cool Whip.Fold the apples and pineapple into the cooled sugar mixture and stir to combine. Then fold in the Cool Whip and chill the mixture for at least 1 hour.
Add the peanuts and serve. When ready to serve, mix in the peanuts. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Whisk the egg mixture well until it’sthickenedin the saucepan. This will take about 5-10 minutes.
- Be sure to let the egg mixturecool completelybefore you add the fruit and Cool Whip.
- Forextra creaminess, you can add a package of vanilla or butterscotch pudding mix to the cooled sugar mixture to make a creamier salad, like thisWatergate Saladrecipe.
- Cover and refrigeratethe fruit and Cool Whip mixture for at least 1 hour so everything gets well chilled.
- Wait until servingto add the peanuts so they stay nice and crunchy.
Recipe FAQs
Can I make Taffy Apple Salad ahead of time?
Yes, this salad can be made in the morning and eaten that evening. It is best served the same day, as it can get watery and the apples may brown. Be sure to wait to add the peanuts right before serving.
Can I skip the peanuts?
Yes, if you need this recipe to be nut-free, you can omit the peanuts.
Do I have to use an egg?
No, it’s optional. The egg adds to the texture of the salad, but you can leave it out. In that case, you don’t need to heat the sugar mixture, just proceed with adding the fruit and Cool Whip.
How do I store taffy apple salad?
Store the salad, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. However, it’s best the day that it’s made and with the peanuts added just before serving.
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Taffy Apple Salad
4.67 from 21 votes
By: Aimee
Treat your dinner guests or potluck friends and family to an Easy Taffy Apple Salad recipe. Made with apples, pineapple, whipped cream, peanuts & more.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg optional
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 cups apples diced
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple drained
- 8 ounce Cool Whip thawed
- 1 ½ cup salted peanuts
Instructions
In large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg, vinegar and flour.
In a small saucepan, heat egg mixture over medium heat and whisk it constantly until thickens. This will take 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Fold in chopped apples and drained pineapple. Stir together.
Fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate one hour or until ready to serve.
Right before serving add peanuts (and candy bars if desired). Enjoy!
Notes
- The egg adds to the texture of the salad, but you can leave it out. In that case, you don't need to heat the sugar mixture, just proceed with adding the fruit and Cool Whip.
- Whisk the egg mixture well until it’sthickenedin the saucepan. This will take about 5-10 minutes.
- Be sure to let the egg mixturecool completelybefore you add the fruit and Cool Whip.
- Forextra creaminess, you can add a package of vanilla or butterscotch pudding mix to the cooled sugar mixture to make a creamier salad, like thisWatergate Saladrecipe.
- Cover and refrigeratethe fruit and Cool Whip mixture for at least 1 hour so everything gets well chilled.
- Wait until servingto add the peanuts so they stay nice and crunchy.
- Storage– keep taffy apple salad refrigerated and use within 2-3 days for best falvor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 86mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 24g
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
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