Naomi's Apple Salad

This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, Naomi Swindle. Joe, my father-in-law and Naomi  were quite active in the city and social activities and it was necessary to have a "covered dish" for all occasions.You can tell by the size of the recipe, that it was for "large" parties. The recipe can be portioned as needed.

Joe was responsible for purchasing the needed ingredients for the Apple Salad. As you can tell by his notes, he had been given specific instructions as to what was needed. Note* "Be sure the marshmallows are white and small." I wonder if he brought home colored or large marshmallows sometime and was sent back to the store!

This Apple Salad is best if made the day before it is to be served. The sour cream needs time to dissolve the marshmallows for sweetening. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do. It is the required fruit salad at all of our holiday meals.

PREPARE A DAY AHEAD

INGREDIENTS:
10 large red apples, skins on, cored and chopped
4 lbs. green seedless grapes, washed and removed from stems
3 bags small white marshmallows
6 pints sour cream
1 lb. English walnuts, chopped
1 head of celery, chopped

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate overnight. When ready, the marshmallows will have softened and partially dissolved to make a sweet sauce. Stir to blend sauce over all ingredients. Refrigerate overnight.

Enjoy.