Festive Apple Salad

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, sweet apples with a hint of cinnamon and crunchy walnuts
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This unique Festive Apple Salad offers a delightful twist on traditional fruit salads by using cinnamon candies to create a warm, sweet syrup. The apples become tender and flavorful as they simmer, absorbing the spicy-sweet essence. Topped with a creamy lemon-dressed cream cheese and crunchy walnuts, it provides a perfect balance of textures. It’s an unusual but memorable side dish that pairs surprisingly well with roasted meats or as a sweet dessert course. Ideal for holiday gatherings or special weekend lunches, this recipe brings a nostalgic, home-style charm to your table with simple ingredients.

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Festive Apple Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 347.1

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This unique Festive Apple Salad offers a delightful twist on traditional fruit salads by using cinnamon candies to create a warm, sweet syrup. The apples become tender and flavorful as they simmer, absorbing the spicy-sweet essence. Topped with a creamy lemon-dressed cream cheese and crunchy walnuts, it provides a perfect balance of textures. It&# 226;ÂÂs an unusual but memorable side dish that pairs surprisingly well with roasted meats or as a sweet dessert course. Ideal for holiday gatherings or special weekend lunches, this recipe brings a nostalgic, home-style charm to your table with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced apples, water, and red cinnamon candies.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and let the apples cool in the syrup for 10 minutes to absorb the flavor.
  5. Drain the apples, reserving the syrup if desired for another use, and chill the slices in the refrigerator.
  6. While apples chill, beat the softened cream cheese with lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  7. Arrange the chilled apple slices on crisp lettuce leaves on serving plates.
  8. Spoon the lemon cream cheese mixture generously over the apples.
  9. Garnish with chopped walnuts just before serving for added crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 347.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.1g51%
Saturated Fat 20.1g101%
Cholesterol 85.5mg29%
Sodium 41.2mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 29.4g10%
Dietary Fiber 15.9g64%
Sugars 5.8g
Protein 3.9g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: apple salad, cinnamon candies, fruit salad, holiday side, creamy apples, walnut topping, lemon cream cheese, boiled apples, festive dessert, easy recipe, autumn flavors, spiced fruit
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