From Dorothy Goodwin, Western Springs
Makes 12 servings
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg, beaten
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained (save the juice)
1 (8-ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
5 medium-size Delicious apples, peeled, cored and diced
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup salted peanuts, chopped (optional)
1. In a small, heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, egg and pineapple juice. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. In a medium bowl, fold chilled lemon-egg mixture into whipped topping until blended.
3. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, marshmallows and peanuts. Stir in topping mixture.
4. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.