AUTUMN APPLE SALAD


ingredients

1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1/4 c. sugar
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon gelatin
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 medium apples chopped
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 (4 oz.) frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed

preparation

Combine undrained crushed pineapple and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to boil; boil gently for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add gelatin and stir till dissolved. Add the cream cheese and stir till mixture is thoroughly combined. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate salad for 1 hour. Fold in apples, nuts and celery. Gently fold in dessert topping. Pour into a 2-quart square baking dish. Cover and chill several hours or until firm. Garnish with apple slices and sprinkle salad with additional chopped nuts.