Taffy Apple Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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 golden delicious apples, peeled,cored and diced
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup salted peanuts, chopped (optional)

Preparation

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.
In a medium bowl, fold chilled lemon-egg mixture into whipped topping until blended.
In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, marshmallows and peanuts.
Stir in topping mixture.
Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.