Buttered Pineapple Frozen Salad Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 Sugar2 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Canned pineapple tidbits13 Ounce, drained, syrup reserved (1 Can)
 Canned crushed pineapple16 Ounce, drained, syrup reserved (1 Can)
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Orange sections3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), cut in 0.5 inch pieces (About 2 Medium Sized Oranges)
 Maraschino cherries1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), quartered and drained
 Miniature marshmallows2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Chopped salted pecans1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Heavy cream1 Cup (16 tbs), whipped (Chilled)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3698 Calories from Fat 1946

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 221 g339.6%

Saturated Fat 117.4 g586.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 570.7 mg190.2%

Sodium 741.5 mg30.9%

Total Carbohydrates 424 g141.4%

Dietary Fiber 15.6 g62.4%

Sugars 320.7 g

Protein 21 g42.2%

Vitamin A 127.5% Vitamin C 6.2%

Calcium 22.8% Iron 18.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Heat butter in a heavy saucepan.
Blend in a mixture of flour, sugar, and salt.
Heat until bubbly.
Gradually add 1 1/4 cups reserved pineapple syrup, stirring constantly.
Bring to boiling; stir and boil 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
Cool; chill thoroughly.
Lightly toss pineapple with oranges, cherries, marshmallows, and pecans in a large bowl.
Add the chilled dressing and mix to coat.
Fold in the whipped cream.
Turn into a 13x9-inch pan.
Cover pan with aluminum foil; freeze until firm.
Allow salad to soften slightly.
Cut into squares and place on chilled salad plates.
Garnish with sprigs of watercress.
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