Friday, January 30, 2009

Favorite Apple Salad

1 can (20 oz) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 C butter or margarine
1/4 C sugar
1 T lemon juice
2 T cornstarch
2 T cold water
1 C mayonnaise
8 C chopped tart apples
2 C green grapes
2 t potty seeds
3/4 C chopped pecans, toasted

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. Place juice in a saucepan; add butter, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Chill. Stir in mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes, poppy seeds and cooked dressing. Ford in the pecans just before serving.

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