Thanksgiving Apple Salad
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 8 to 10
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple
- ¼ cup (½ stick) butter
- 3 to 4 large red apples, diced
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- ½ cup halved maraschino cherries
Directions
Stir together the sugar and flour. Whisk in the cream.
Pour the cream mixture into a heavy non-aluminum saucepan. Continue stirring, add the pineapple, and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens. Add the butter; remove the pan from the heat, and let the mixture cool.
When cooled, add the apples, nuts, and cherries, and mix well.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.