Taffy Apple Salad

2 cups diced apples

1 large can pineapple tidbits (save juice)

2 cups mini marshmallows

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon flour

1 egg; beaten

1-1/2 tablespoons vinegar

12 oz. cool whip

1-1/2 cups peanuts without skins

Mix pineapple and marshmallows in a large bowl and refrigerate.

In a saucepan, mix juice, flour, sugar, egg and vinegar.  Cook until thick and let cool.

Mix cooked mixture with cool whip, add to large bowl and stir in apples and nuts.

Refrigerate.  

(yes, it really does taste like taffy apples)

Taffy Apple Salad

Yet another recipe for all those yummy apples you'll pick this fall.


2-cups diced apples
1 large can pineapple tidbits (save juice)
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 egg; beaten
1 1/2 tablespoons of vinegar
12 ounces Cool Whip
1 1/2 cups peanuts without skins


Mix pineapple and marshmallows in a large bowl and refrigerate.

In a saucepan, mix juice, flour, sugar, egg, and vinegar. Cook until thick and let cool.

Mix cooked mixture with cool whip, add to large bowl and stir in apples and nuts.

Refrigerate several hours to combine flavors.

YES, this really does taste like Taffy Apples.

Quick Apple Pancake

During the Fall and Winter I LOVE to have wonderful breakfasts on the weekend. It's a great way to gather the family in the morning and relax and talk about our plans for the upcoming day. This recipe is one of our favorites AND it provides a great
use for those apples you'll be gathering while apple-picking this fall.


Ingredients:
1/4-cup margarine
1/2-cup sugar
1/4-teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2-cups apples; peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2-teaspoon cinnamon


Batter:
1-cup Complete Pancake Mix (any brand will do)
1/2-teaspoon cinnamon
1/4-teaspoon nutmeg
3/4-cup water
1-teaspoon vanilla

Topping:
1-Tablespoon Sugar
1/4-teaspoon cinnamon


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a 9-inch pie pan, melt margarine in oven. Stir in apples, 1/2-cup sugar, 1/2-teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4-teaspoon nutmeg.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-minutes

In a medium bowl, blend all batter ingredients and pour evenly over the cooked apples in the 9-inch pie pan.

In a small bowl combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter.

Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let stand 2-minutes and invert onto a serving plate.

Cut into wedges and serve.

Pork Roast With Spiced Apples

Ingredients:

1-teaspoon salt
1/2-teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (approximately 4 to 5 pounds)


Spiced Apples:
1/4-cup honey
1/2-cup water
1-Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2-teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4-teaspoon ground ginger
1/4-teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-medium apples; peeled, cored, and sliced


Combine salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon; rub over roast. Place roast fat side up on a rack, in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer. Bake, uncovered at 325 degrees for 2-2 1/2 hours or until thermometer registers 160 degrees. Cover and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. In a medium skillet, combine the first 6 spiced apple ingredients, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until slightly thickened. Add apples, simmer uncovered until apples are just tender, stirring gently. Serve with sliced pork roast.


*both the pork roast and the apples will freeze nicely. Freeze separately in airtight freezer containers.

Provides 8-10 servings