This taffy apple salad recipe was a regular at potlucks when I was a child. Do people still do potlucks? I used to love them!
But anyhow, I remember looking for the taffy apple salad at every potluck and putting a ridiculously large amount of it on my plate. It’s called “salad”, but let’s be honest. This is all types of dessert.
Ingredients for apple pineapple fruit salad
- vinegar
- flour
- egg
- sugar
- crushed pineapple
- apples
- whipped topping
- mini marshmallows
- peanuts
How to make taffy apple salad
There’s a little more involved to making this than the grape salad recipe I posted last week, and by involved, I mean you have to cook on the stove for a few minutes. It’s worth it.
It’s easy to make. Take a look!
Taffy Apple Salad
Everyone loves this fluffy, cool and sweet taffy apple salad recipe. It's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. Makes enough for a crowd!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup sugar
- 8 oz crushed pineapple with juice
- 3-4 cups apples peeled and chopped (about 5 medium apples)
- 8 oz container Cool Whip
- 2 cup miniature marshmallows
- ½ cup peanuts
Instructions
- In medium saucepan over low heat, combine vinegar, flour, egg and sugar. Add pineapple with juice; stir continuously and cook until mixture thickens. Chill 15 minutes.
- Add Cool Whip, apples, marshmallows and peanuts. Mix together. Chill and store in refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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Enjoy!
Laura | Food Fun Family says
Wow! Looks fantastic! Thanks fro sharing with the Delicious Dishes Recipe party this week!
Marie says
This looks awesome! I’ve never had it before (or heard of it until now) but I definitely need to try it! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday this week!
Eileen Kelly says
I love a good pot luck! This is a new salad to me and tasty! I love anything with pineapple and the nuts.Yum
Eileen Kelly says
I love a good pot luck! This is a new salad to me and tasty
Garf says
That sounds good and healthy. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I would like to try making some.
Chrishelle Ebner says
I love these kinds of salads. Any salad that has marshmallows as one of the ingredients has to be pretty awesome.
noelle d says
yum. going to need to try this soon.
thanks 🙂
Mhaan A says
It looks tasty and healthy! Can’t wait to try it this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
ouma says
such a great recipe. I’ve never tried it before
Ivana J says
Such a great recipe, love apples, and this salad looks really delicious, so will try to make it asap xoxo
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jennifer L says
Great recipe! My friend loves apple salads so I’m def passing this one her way. Thanks!
Cara (@StylishGeek) says
This is awesome Liz!!!! I have never made this before but I am definitely excited to try! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Life as a Convert says
This looks delicious. Looks like a nice blend of sweet and fruity.
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker says
I’ve never heard of this before but wow it looks like something I would absolutely seek out at a potluck too (and yes, we still do them haha).
Enricoh Alfonzo says
se manifqieu! what an awesome recipe concept, so creative, I would love to try this
Kathy Kenny Ngo says
Wow! I love to try this. Thanks for the recipe. I would love to try this recipe later.
Candice Nikeia says
I’ve never heard of this but it looks amazing and so tasty!
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Dana says
Such a cool and different recipe! I think my boys will love this (as will I)!!
Victoria Stacey says
I’ve never seen something quite like this, but it sounds really tasty! Adding to my list of things to make in the upcoming days.
Jamela Porter says
This looks so delish! I will have to give it a try over the weekend. The perfect treat.
Amber Starr says
Yummy! Anything with pineapple has my attention. These types of “salads” always remind me of high school graduation parties.
Lisa Rios says
I love trying out different types of healthy salads anytime for my family. A Taffy Apple Salad is something I have never tried before & this looks absolutely delicious & mouth watering with those ingredients!
Nikka Shae says
This salad looks amazing! I’ve never tried marshmallows in my salad. I will try this next time.
Kiwi says
Now this is a different way to eat apples. Different concept I would of never thought to mix these items together.
Joyce from Live Laugh Love Post says
Delicious!!! My mother makes this and I love it! I’ve pinned this so I won’t forget.
Jemma says
I’ve never heard of anything like this before, but it looks yummy!
Sylvia J says
Woah! This is really tasty. Apple Salad is my favorite and I’ve missed it for a long time.
Travel Blogger says
I love the cool whip salads. This one does take a few minutes but well worth it I’m sure!
Alissa Apel says
At family gatherings there’s a dish similar to this. I’m sure that everyone would love this.
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
I’ve never heard of a taffy apple salad. But it loos light, delicious and refreshing.
Kristen says
WOW. this looks good! My son’s birthday is the day before Halloween. I think I will make this for our party.
Melisasource says
I have never heard of this before. It looks pretty goo and sounds pretty good… I’ll have to give this a try.
Chrishelle Ebner says
I love these kinds of salads. Any salad that has marshmallows as an ingredient is one I need to try. Looks yummy.
Amber NElson says
I have never heard of this either, but it looks and sounds amazing. I can’t wait to try this!
Rachel Mouton says
This looks amazing! I make the taffy apple grapes for my kids and they love them. I’m going to have to give this a try 🙂
Borka says
Oh Liz you always have the best recipes! I have to try this one. I usually eat apples with honey and cinnamon and it’d time for something new!
Bonnie @wemake7 says
That looks so yummy. I have never had a salad like this before. I can’t wait to try it.
Louise Bishop says
I would eat this every day if I could. It’s so good and I had actually forgotten about it! Thank you for sharing!
Melanie Edjourian says
lol, I love this, it might not be the type of salad I’m used to but I sure would try it 😉
Jocelyn Brown says
Oh my, this looks heavenly! I used to eat a salad similar to this at all the church functions. It was delicious!
Kita Bryant says
I’ve never heard of this before but boy does it sounds good. It sounds fairly easy to make with a lot of fresh ingredients!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
This looks delish! I’ve never heard of a taffy apple salad before but I bet it would be a HUGE hit at our house!
Echo says
I grew up on potlucks and seriously love them! I can’t wait to try this Taffy Apple Salad, it looks so good! I think I need to throw my own potluck!
Rosey says
2nd fruit salad huge hit in a row! I’d love to try this salad.
krystal says
I have literally NEVER heard of anything like that before! It looks really fun though, and my kiddo will love it!
The London Mum says
I have never heard or seen anything like this- wow!!!
Hannah says
This looks so yummy – I have to try it one day soon x
Ron Leyba says
Love this recipe! Sounds really yummy and amazing!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I have never hear dof this salad before, but having marshmallows in a salad sounds like a lot of fun!
Agata says
I’ve never tried anything even remotely similar to your salad; totally love the idea of it.
Cori says
This reminds me of Ambrosia salad.
Courtney says
That looks yummy! I can definitely see it being a people pleaser!
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kristin says
YUM! My husband actually makes this, his Grandmother made it for him so it’s one of his favorites. Always love when he cooks dinner, I’ going to send this to him.
Ave says
I have to say that I haven’t heard of this salad before either. It looks really delicious, though! I’m sure the combination of fruit, marshmallows, and Cool Whip makes an amazing dessert. Have to try it for sure!
Dreammerin says
Never tried this before but it looks like a great inspiration! Thanks for posting :-))))
Tara says
I’ve gotta admit this isn’t something I’d normally try, but your pics have swayed me!
Cindy Ingalls says
I can see why this was a staple at potlucks. It looks so delicious and indulgent.
Renz says
Oh my.. amazing combination of flavors. Never heard of this salad before.
Tiina A says
This one looks good! I need some new recipes as i have decided to reduce my chocolate consumption. Can’t do it at once so have to find a bit healthier substitues and this apple salad seems to be a great option 🙂
Joanna says
This looks very delicious, I never thought of adding marshmallows into my fruits salads. What a great idea!
Mauie says
It very much looks like the Buco (coconut) Fruit Salad that is always present in all Filipino parties. It’s called a salad, too, but it’s a dessert.
Terri Beavers says
That salad looks so fluffy and delicious. I can’t say I’ve ever had a taffy apple salad but I can’t wait to try your recipe.
Rose Sahetapy says
Apple salad with marshmallow…that’s interesting, and look delicious! The taste must be sweet and sour combination, which I love.
Baby Isabella says
We like oranges in salads it have only had apple in Waldorf salads, this looks super creamy and yummy xx
Fashion and Style Police says
This is my first time hearing of an apple salad and I like the sound of it.
Nikki Wayne says
Oh, this is my kind of salad! I like apples so I will surely enjoy a bowl or two of this!
LaShawn says
I’ve never heard of this but it sounds good! Thanks for sharing this, will have to try it out soon.
Anosa says
Oh yum! It looks so good, I have never even heard of it but will be making it for my next BBQ for sure
anna nuttall says
I never heard of this before, it look really interesting. I might try this. xx
Nicole Escat says
This is really looks delicious! I would love what it taste for sure! And healthy at the same time.
Amanda Love says
It’s so easy to make and it’s definitely more of a dessert than an actual salad. The kids will love this recipe for sure! It’s a keeper!
Wildish Jess says
Why is it called taffy? Is this a common cooking thing I don’t know of? lol
Kristi @HomesteadWishing says
Wow this sounds amazing! My three boys would eat that up!
Dia All The Things I Do says
My mom used to make something super similar to this when I was growing up. It looks so yummy!
Mags says
Yum. This sounds like a great recipe for a potluck! Seems easy enough that I might not screw it up too bad too 😉
Marielle Altenor says
That looks really good! You kind of can’t go wrong when you add Cool Whip to a dessert! LOL
Nicole Etolen says
Wow, what a nice salad. I want to try this, the flavor of apple in a salad sounds really refreshing!
Courtneylynne says
Ooooo now this sounds super yummy!!!! I’m going to have to make this for the fam!
Emily says
This sounds so interesting! I love pineapple 🙂
felicia says
This sounds delicious!! I remember eating something similar when I was little. I’ll have to give this a try for sure.
Theresa says
This sounds delish! It will be great to make this fall when apple season is in full swing!
carissa garabedian says
what an interesting combo of flavors. I have never tried anything like this , but will give it a try, It sounds refreshing and fun. I think my kids will like it too.
Amy Jones says
That’s such a cute and yummy recipe, even the name sounds delicious haha!! I want to make this
Milena says
I can’t say I’ve heard of this before. Sounds interesting, maybe I’ll give it a try.
sophia says
I have never heard of this type of salad but I would love to try it.
Elizabeth O. says
It sounds so good. I don’t think I’ve tried a salad like this before. It’s easy enough to make thanks for the solid instructions! I think my kids will love this recipe.
Laura B says
This is a perfect summer treat. I’ve never tried making a dish like this but I bet my picky toddler would love it!
candy says
This really comes together quickly. Cutting the apples takes the longest for me.
Melanie Smith says
An apple salad should be great. I have to try this recipe soon.
Veronica Solomon says
That sounds and looks so yummy! I just might be trying this one. Yum
Mary Burris says
This would make a refreshing fall dessert
Meagan says
This looks absolutely heavenly.
Lisa Favre says
I love how creamy your fruit salad is. Reminds me of my mom’s salad!
Rhian Westbury says
I don’t think taffy apple sounds like my kind of thing, but it’s nice and easy to make x
Neely (@Neelykins) says
This sounds really interseting. I would love to try it!
Heather Lawrence says
Oh my gosh yes!! This salad reminds me of ambrosia (which I lived off of when I was pregnant with my son). I am going to have to whip up a batch of this for the next pot luck at church.
Yummy!!
lex says
never heard of this before, but hopefully it should be good just as you have pointed it out here, can i have some please?
Rachel says
It sounds absolutely perfect for a day like today here in the UK where it has been boiling hot x
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
I have never tried this type of salad before, but it looks so delicious! I can’t wait to make this recipe myself! I think I will love the flavors.
Jaime says
I used to have this when I was younger, but we called it something different. I haven’t had it in years!!
Jennifer B says
This salad sounds so good and refreshing! Perfect for a hot summer day! I’ll be trying this soon!
Tania Potter - Soul Sense Coaching says
I have also never heard of Taffy Salad before and this definitely looks more like a dessert than a salad.
lisa says
I love taffy apple salad! It’s one of my favorite summer dishes. I haven’t made it in so long.
Harriet from Toby & Roo says
Oh wow! This is totally on my ‘Must try” list! Amazing! H x
Life as Mum says
I so need to make this! Sounds so delicious!
Brandy says
I’ve never heard of this kind of salad before! I’m a huge fan of fruit salads so I will have to try it!
shelly peterson says
I have never heard of this before but it sounds pretty good. I love Snicker Apple salad so I would probably like this.
Colleen Lanin says
I’ve never had a fruit salad quite like this before. The flavors sound so delicious. I can’t wait to make this for dessert this weekend.
Alicia Taylor says
My grandmother makes something similar – but adds a bit of shredded, toasted coconut to it as well. She calls it Ambrosia. It is divine! You made me want to call my grandmother again 😀 She is coming over to dinner Wednesday, maybe I’ll surprise her and make this!
tara pittman says
This reminds me of my childhood when my dad would buy me Hawaiian salad. I so need to make this.
Heather says
I love the video that you made for this recipe. You are so creative. It sounds like a fun amazing treat.
francesca says
Liz I am truly addicted to your blog! I find myself back here every week drooling over your recipes!!!
Ana De- Jesus says
Ooh this apple salad looks divine, I would love this at a BBQ I think. Its so quick and simple to make.
WhatLauraLoves says
Ooh I haven’t tried anything like this before but it sounds and looks absolutely delicious xxx
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Ahhh! That sounds so good! I love fruit salads like this as a dessert. I think I’ll whip up some of this for the weekend.
Jeanette says
I know exactly who would love this salad. My mother loves anything with taffy and apples in it. I know she would love the salad cannot wait to show this to her.
Sam | North East Family Fun says
We’re heading out for a picnic tomorrow and this would be PERFECT.
Carol Cassara says
This is a new one to me. But, boy, it sounds yummy! It would make a great summer picnic dish.
Olivia Jade Thristan says
Wow this sounds amazing, I’ve never heard of a salad with marshmallows in before but anything which involves them has to be good so I am so down for this! x
katie smith says
yumm, that looks so good and easy to make thanks for posting it.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
What a yummy summer dessert idea! I am going to make this for my big Labor Day cookout.
GALINA V says
What a delightful dessert, I bet my kids would love it. Never heard of a taffy apple salad.
Megan Elford says
I’m going to a potluck this Sunday where I’m supposed to bring a salad or a dessert — if I bring this, I’ll be doing both :-D. I love this, it sounds absolutely delicious!!
Melissa @ Married my sugar daddy says
This seems like the quintessential year round dessert because apples are always in season! And it looks pretty easy to recreate as well? Can’t wait to whip it up!
Melissa @ Married my sugar daddy says
This seems like the quintessential year round dessert because apples are always in season! And it looks pretty easy to recreate as well? Can’t wait to whip it up!
Mimi Green says
Although I’ve never heard of this before I would totally file it under dessert. Pineapples are my favorite fruit so I’m usually down for anything pineapple related.
Lubka Henry says
Is this really called a salad? It’s like a total energy and sugar bomb 😀
Heather says
This reminds me of ambrosia. Such a nice light dessert salad for summer. It’s too hot for warm dessert!
Alli Smith says
I always loved potlucks when I was growing up! My grandma made a salad similar to this one, but I think I’m going to like yours even more. It has all my favorite ingredients. My family is going to love your recipe.
Iris says
This looks yummy! Thank you for sharing this recipe, I’ll try this one of these days
Eileen says
Thanks for the recipe. I will share this with my daughter. She’s trying to learn to cook different stuff and I think this one is easy to prepare and delicious as well.
Toni | BoulderLocavore.com says
It looks so creamy and delicious! I can’t wait for more recipes using apples!
Heather says
Yes, with apple season coming this is a great one to have on file. Fall is just around the corner!
LaaLaa says
Never had this before, I’ve heard of taffy but honestly didn’t know what it was lol. This looks good and one to indulge in.
Kelly Turpin says
Sounds delectable! I live on a yacht (cruising full time) and I know potlucks used to be very popular in the cruising community. I think I will try to “bring back the potluck!” as it is a great way to try recipes you wouldn’t usually taste otherwise.
Chavonne Harvey says
I love finding new, unique and fun recipes to try that look delicious of course and this taffy apple salad falls into all of those categories. Thanks for including a video, I love to watch tutorials, makes it seem so much easier to do. I know when my mom sees this, she’s gonna wanna make try it right away.
Michele says
I’ve never had this but it sure does sound delicious!!!!!! And I don’t remember the last time I was at a potluck–maybe they really don’t have them anymore?
Francisca Ramos says
You come up with recipes that are delicious. I love your idea of the taffy apple salad. It doesn’t only have apples. You added so many ingredients that complement each other. It’s simply mouth watering. Apple’s are my favorite fruit. Thanks for your recipe:)
Lois Alter Mark says
Wow, this looks delicious! I volunteer to be your recipe tester whenever you need one!
Mary Edwards says
OH MY this looks fabulous. I have had something similar before, without the nuts, but have NEVER seen the recipe. Thank you so much for sharing. I’m going to try it out
Laura H says
Never heard of this one before! Love how this ‘salad’ has marshmallows in it xD