STRAWBERRY APPLE SALAD

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Although I live in the city now, I was born and raised in the country in Wayne County, Ohio. Our county and the neighboring one, Holmes, had a high Amish population, and it is from one of my Amish friends that I received this recipe. It is traditionally served at weddings in some Amish circles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups diced peeled apples
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside 1/2 cup. To remaining juice, add enough cold water to measure 2 cups. , In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in the juice/water mixture. Add pineapple and apples. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; cover and chill until firm. , In a small saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount (or give the amount) of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in cream cheese until smooth. Cool. , Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions. Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Spread over gelatin. Cover and chill until topping is set, about 3 hours.

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