This is a very TNT recipe. It was published in the Oct/Nov 99 Taste of Home magazine.

Favorite Apple Salad
1 can (20 oz) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 c butter or margarine
1/4 c sugar
1 T lemon juice
2 T cornstarch
2 T cold water
1 c mayonnaise
8 c chopped tart apples (I use Fuji & Granny Smith)
2 c green grapes (I slice in half)
2 t poppy seeds (I don't use)
3/4 c chopped pecans, toasted (I use more)

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. Place juice in a saucepan; add butter, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Chill. Stir in mayonnaise.

In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes, poppy seeds and cooked dressing. Fold in the pecans just before serving.

Yield: 14 servings (3/4 cup)
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