Caramel Apple Salad

Description: This can be used as a salad or dessert, and is a real kid-pleaser. It's also an easy accompaniment to bring to a potluck or holiday dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 (3 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
• 2 large Red Delicious apples, diced and unpeeled
• 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts (not salted)
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/4 cup crushed dry roasted peanuts (for topping)

Steps:

1. In large bowl, add dry pudding mix to Cool Whip, and beat until blended, scraping bottom and sides of bowl.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Turn into serving dish and sprinkle with crushed peanuts.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.