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Caramel Apple Salad

 Caramel Apple Salad A Pinch of Joy

Wheels is a big butterscotch fan, but I’m not.  So I was more than a little skeptical when this recipe for Caramel Apple Salad came into my hands.   Butterscotch pudding??  And pineapple??   This is really good,  you’ll like it , my friend urged.   She was right — I liked it!  Of course, I had to tweak it a bit – can never leave a recipe as is! 

This is one of those so good it’s like dessert salads that are always a hit at potlucks and gatherings.  I use sugar free pudding mix to cut back on the total carbs, but you can use any instant butterscotch pudding mix.  For the same reason, I only use half the crushed pineapple called for in the original recipe.  You do NOT taste the pineapple at all in this recipe.  It provides the moisture for the dry pudding mix and a bit of texture.    Cool Whip or other whipped toppings have negligible carbs/calories.  And, of course, the apples and nuts are healthy carbs/calories.   

 You can peel the apples, but it is not really necessary.  I wash and quarter the apples and core them.  Then I slice each quarter into four or five slices – but stop just before reaching the  end so they are still fastened together.  Quickly cut evenly across and the full length of the slices.  You’ll end up with long even bits of apple with just a tiny bit of peel on one end. Not worth the time to peel for me.   Mix the dry pudding mix directly into the apples, coating them well.  Add the pecans.  You can also used dry roasted peanuts when there is a shortage of pecans and prices are sky high – or just because you like them.  We prefer pecans.   Add the crushed pineapple and its juice, just as it is in the can, to the pudding coated apples and nuts.  Stir thoroughly.  Be sure there is no dry pudding visible anywhere.  Then fold in the whipped topping, cover and refrigerate,  overnight is best but at least two hours, before serving.  I thought the bowl looked a little plain the first time so I added a bit of caramel sauce drizzled over the top and sprinkled a couple of tablespoons of toffee bits over it all.

Caramel Apple Salad A Pinch of Joy

In honor of National Salad Month here are a few more salads you might want to try:   Layered Salad,  Chicken Curry and Fruit Salad, Fruity Cranberry Relish and Bacon Potato Salad.

 

Caramel Apple Salad
 
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Prep time
10 mins
 
A creamy, caramelly salad starring fresh apples and pecans!
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 4 medium apples, diced
  • ⅔ cup pecans
  • 1 pkg instant sugar free butterscotch pudding mix, dry
  • 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 8 ounce container of frozen whipped topping
  • 1 tablespoon caramel sauce for drizzling on top, optional
  • 2 tablespoons toffee bits for sprinkling on top, optional
Instructions
  1. Peel apples, if desired. Quarter and core, then dice or chop.
  2. Add dry butterscotch pudding mix to chopped apples. Stir thoroughly to coat apples.
  3. Add pecans and crushed pineapple. Mix well.
  4. Fold in thawed whipped topping.
  5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Garnish with caramel sauce and/or toffee bits, if desired
Notes
Charlene @ A Pinch of Joy
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ½ cup
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  1. Marc @ Bright Settings says

    at 7:12 am

    I just love this salad. Thank you for posting it.

  2. Miz Helen says

    at 4:44 pm

    Hi Charlene,
    Your Caramel Apple Salad is just like a wonderful dessert. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a fabulous weekend.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen
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  3. April @ Angel's Homestead says

    at 12:40 pm

    This sounds so good. I pinned it, but I’d love it if you would bring this over to my Saturday Spotlight party to share. http://angelshomestead.com/saturday-spotlight-19/ Hope to see you there!

    April
    Angels Homestead

  4. emily says

    at 12:59 am

    ooo yep, that looks amazing!!! Have you seen the offer for a free fathers day card from TREAT? I’ve posted the details on my blog and it really is free! No tricks :o) Just trying to pass along the offer!
    Emily @ Nap-Time Creations

  5. Katherines Corner says

    at 8:15 pm

    our grandchildren would love this!! Hopping over from the gathering spot
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  6. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    at 9:06 pm

    This looks divine! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
    Lisa @ Flour Me With Love recently posted…Mix it up Monday!My Profile

  7. betsy@bebetsy.com says

    at 12:04 pm

    This looks crazy decadent (yay!) and delicious! Thanks for your comment about the Uganda dresses. It would be so cool to see pictures of all the girls in the colorful dresses. We are looking for other charitable projects if you find any please send our way! Now that we understand link back we will always do that!
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  8. Kristin says

    at 9:50 am

    You had me at caramel apple! That looks and sounds amazing!

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