Favorite Apple Salad

1 can - 20 oz- unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. butter
1 tbs. lemon juice2 tbs. cold water
1 c. mayo
8 c. chopped tart apples
2 c. green grapes
2 tsp. poppy seeds
3/4 c. chopped pecans, toasted
Drain pineapple. reserving juice, set aside. Place juice in a
saucepan.Add butter, sugar, lemon juice. Bring to a boil,
Combine cornstarch and cold water til smooth. add to sauce,
stirring constantly. Return to a boil,Cook and stir 2 minutes.
Chill, then stir in mayo.
In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes, poppy
seeds, & cooked dressing, Fold in pecans just before serving.
Serves 14.