Ingredients
8 cups chopped tart apples1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained-reserve juice2 cups seedless green grapes1 to 2 teaspoons poppy seeds1-1/2 cups toasted pecansDRESSING:Reserved pineapple juice1/4 cup butter1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons water1 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise and 1/2 cup plain yogurt
Preparation
Make dressing first by combining the reserved pineapple juice, butter, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling. Combine the cornstarch and water to make a smooth paste; add to the hot mixture; cook until thick and smooth. Chill completely before stirring in mayonnaise/yogurt. Combine apples, pineapple chunks, grapes and poppy seeds in large glass bowl. Add chilled dressing; refrigerate until time to serve. Stir in pecans right before serving for maximum crunchiness.
