Caramel Apple Salad

I like dessert.

Did you already know this?

Have I made it painfully obvious yet?

I thought maybe.

It's part of the reason I'm so giddy when fruit salad comes around at Thanksgiving time.  A heaping helping of sweetened goodness among the savory fare of the holidays.  So, imagine how excited  I was when I found out that I could make a fruit salad complete with apples and whipped cream.

And chocolate.

And caramel.

Happy holidays to me, indeed.

Now, to be fair, this is way (read: wayyyyyy) sweeter than a typical fruit salad.  The candy makes this much richer and heavy.  So, if you're a fan of fruit salad because of its typically light and airy quality, this might not be the side dish for you.

It's creative.  It's definitely delicious.

I'd probably make both versions of fruit salad just to satisfy all palates.

I mean, at least, I know I would definitely eat both.

But, that's just me...




Caramel Apple Salad
(adapted from Chef In Training)

6 Snickers candy bars, chopped
8 Granny Smith apples, chopped
1 package vanilla instant pudding
1 tub frozen whipped topping
1/4 cup caramel topping




Combine vanilla pudding mix and whipped topping.

Add candy and apples to the pudding mixture.

Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle caramel over the top.





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