Taffy Apple Salad
Crazy Delicious Taffy Apple Salad Made Easy
Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Red Delicious for sweet-tart balance
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained well
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice reserved from the can
- 1½ cups miniature marshmallows
Creamy Base:
- 1 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- You’ll need 1 cup of whipped topping either a store-bought option like Cool Whip or a homemade stabilized version.
Crunchy & Sweet Toppings:
- ½ cup Spanish peanuts or honey-roasted for extra sweetness
- ¼ cup caramel sauce homemade or store-bought, for drizzling
- Optional: ½ cup chopped Snickers bars or ½ cup granola for extra indulgence
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Creamy Base
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened (about 1–2 minutes). Let it sit for a few minutes to finish setting.
Step 2: Add Whipped Topping
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This will give your salad a creamy, light texture.
Step 3: Fold in the Fruit and Marshmallows
- Add the chopped apples, crushed pineapple, reserved pineapple juice, and miniature marshmallows to the bowl. Gently stir everything together until well coated with the creamy base.
Step 4: Chill the Mixture
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour. This helps the flavors meld and gives the salad its best texture.
Step 5: Add the Crunch
- Right before serving, fold in the Spanish peanuts for crunch. If using chopped Snickers bars or granola, add them now as well to keep them from getting soggy.
Step 6: Drizzle and Serve
- Spoon the salad into a serving bowl or portion it into individual dessert cups. Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving for that signature taffy apple finish.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
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- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 38g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 28g
- Protein: 3g