Taffy Apple Salad

(Courtesy by Mary Kay Greiber)


Ingredients:
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 egg, beaten
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip
3 medium Granny Smith apples: sliced, cored and chopped
2 c. miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 c. salted peanuts


Directions:
In a heavy-bottom saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, egg and juice from pineapple.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).  Cool.  Stir in Cool Whip.  In a large bowl, mix apples, pineapple chunks, marshmallows and peanuts.  Toss with sauce that was made on the stove.  Refrigerate 2-3 hours before serving.


Note~ Can omit peanuts if there is an allergy or someone that does not like them.