Best 11 Grandmas Apple Salad Recipes

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From potlucks to picnics, grandma's apple salad is a classic dish that is sure to please a crowd. This simple, yet delicious, salad combines fresh apples, celery, and nuts in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It's the perfect side dish or light lunch. There are many different variations of grandma's apple salad, but they all share a few key ingredients.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

DELICIOUS APPLE SALAD



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This yummy fruit salad was a favorite of my great-grandmother's. My family always enjoys it, and I'm happy knowing it's good for them, too. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cubed apples (1/2 inch)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add celery and marshmallows. Stir in mayonnaise., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Stir in pecans before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA'S APPLE SAUCE



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I watched my Grandma & Mom work up apples as a young child and when I married, Grandma made sure I knew how to make my own applesauce. My sons loved this growing up and still do today. You can make this with water or apple juice instead of cider if you like. We prefer fresh pressed cider. Don't forget to save the cores and peelings to make Apple Jelly!

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 pints

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 cups apples (peeled, cored, cut into chunks)
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Peel, core and cut up apples.
  • Place into large heavy pot and add water.
  • Cook for medium high heat, stirring often until apples are tender.
  • With potato masher, mash the fruit making it the desired consistancy. If you prefer very smooth, no chunks, process in food processor in small batches or use an inmerison blender. We like it semi-chunky so 5 or 6 presses with the masher tool is good.
  • Now, taste it. If you prefer sweeter, add the sugar. If you have used nice sweet assorted varities of apples, you may not need to add any sugar. Stir in the salt and cinnamon.
  • Carefully ladel into sterilized hot canning jars, place flats and rings on jars. Place in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.3, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 106.8, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 43.3, Protein 1.1

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED APPLE CRISP



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Simple, old-fashioned apple crisp. If you want something simple and homemade on hand, you can double the filling recipe (I use a 5-pound bag of Granny Smith apples) and freeze half of it.

Provided by longjasonoutlookcom

Categories     Apple Crisps and Crumbles

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
½ cup unsalted butter, diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for filling in a bowl; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine brown sugar, flour, oats, butter, and cinnamon for topping in a large bowl. Sprinkle on top of filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 63.9 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 41 g

GRANDMA'S APPLE TEA



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In Russia, the apple season begins on St. Ilia's day, August 2. Here is the sweet, hot apple tea drink my grandma still makes for chilly autumn evenings.

Provided by Petrovna

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups hot black tea
4 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons raw sugar, or more to taste
1 large apple - peeled, cored and quartered

Steps:

  • Pour tea into large wide-rimmed cups or 1-pint soup bowls, filling them about half full. Dilute with freshly boiled water to a golden color; add 1 tablespoon sugar per cup.
  • Place an apple quarter in each cup. Stir and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 19.5 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

GRANDMA'S FIVE CUP SALAD



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My Grandmother made this every year for Christmas when I was a kid.

Provided by Trece

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup flaked coconut
6 ounces sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut, and sour cream. Stir till mixed well. Refrigerate till cold. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 49.9 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD



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"I can't believe how easy this pretty salad is to make," says Carolyn Tomatz of Jackson, Wisconsin. The colorful blend of bananas, pineapple, pears and peaches and grapes is tossed with a creamy pudding sauce. "People of all ages enjoy this dish," Carolyn notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar sliced pears, drained
1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
2 medium firm bananas
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, pears, peaches and grapes. Cover and refrigerate. , Add enough water to pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Pour into a small saucepan. Whisk in pudding mix. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside to cool to room temperature., Slice bananas into a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice; gently toss to coast. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Add bananas and cherries to chilled fruit. Add cooled pudding; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA'S RAMEN SALAD



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A little different from the others as it uses apple cider vinegar. The package sizes of Ramen are just a guess as I really have no clue! You don't need to chill the dressing before hand, but I like to make it ahead of time so even the little guys can help me make this when every thing else for dinner is just about ready.

Provided by JESMom

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 lb coleslaw mix
2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, use flavor packets above
1/4 cup slivered almonds, sauted lightly
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 171.8, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 9.9, Protein 3

GRANDMA'S APPLE BREAD



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Delicious aroma of apples, cinnamon and nuts baking in the bread will make anyone's mouth water. -Sheila Bradshaw, Powell, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup rye flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
3/4 cup sweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, apple juice, applesauce and oil until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. , Pour into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA'S POTATO SALAD



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This was my Grandma's recipe for potato salad of course I have tweaked it up a bit, however it still is hers and tastes every bit as good as 40 years ago.

Provided by Mr Dan1960

Categories     Potato

Time P1DT35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 lbs idaho potatoes
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 eggs, hard-boiled and diced
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
5 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 medium sweet pickles, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, sliced thin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large heavy-bottomed pot.
  • Cover with cold water and place over medium heat.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
  • Immediately reduce heat and remove lid.
  • Gently simmer until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain and place into an ice bath to cool.
  • Remove skin.
  • Slice potatoes into rounds then half and place into a zip top bag.
  • Add the vinegar and toss to coat all of the potatoes.
  • Place the bag into the refrigerator overnight.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, tarragon, garlic, pickles, diced hard boiled eggs, sugar, onions, and celery.
  • Once evenly combined, add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.2, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 1283.8, Carbohydrate 80.4, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 13.6, Protein 11

GRANDMA'S 5 CUP CREAMY FRUIT SALAD RECIPE



Grandma's 5 Cup Creamy Fruit Salad Recipe image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges (drain well)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drain well)
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, coconut, and sour cream.
  • Stir until completely mixed together.
  • You can eat it immediately after mixing, but we recommend that you refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving so that the sour cream can be sweetened by the fruit.
  • Try these other variations: add in chopped walnuts or pecans for an added crunch; to make it sweeter, stir in a little powdered sugar - it will also offset the tartness from the sour cream; add in a small jar of maraschino cherries; add in a can of drained fruit cocktail; add in dried cranberries and a dash of cinnamon; stir in 2 Tablespoons of instant lemon pudding powder for a lemon-taste; use pina colada flavored yogurt in place of the sour cream; top with corn flakes for an added crunch; add diced apples (if you don't like coconut, apples are a great alternative because of the crunch); add grapes (red or green) that have been halved; add diced bananas; add some marshmallow creme in with the sour cream to sweeten it up.

GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD



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I am a mother of 4 and a foster mother, and we all love this fruit salad. It is easy and fast! I hope that your family enjoys it as much as we do.

Provided by Ms. Mom

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (21 ounce) can peach pie filling
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen strawberries, whole,do not thaw before mixing
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks or 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
1 (20 ounce) can mandarin oranges
3 -4 sliced bananas

Steps:

  • Drain pineapples and oranges.
  • Mix all ingredients except bananas.
  • Refrigerate overnight or several hours.
  • Add bananas just before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Granny Smith apples are a popular choice for apple salad because they hold their shape well and have a tart flavor that pairs well with other ingredients.
  • Slice the apples thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing more easily and make them easier to eat.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and cheese are all great additions to apple salad. You can also add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad chilled: Apple salad is best served cold, so make sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Apple salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish or snack that can be enjoyed all year round. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, it's a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dish to serve, give apple salad a try!

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