Candy Apple Peanut Butter Drizzle (Printable view)

Crisp apple slices with caramel coating and peanut butter drizzle, enhanced with crunchy toppings.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large crisp apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp

→ Caramel Coating

02 - 1 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped
03 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream

→ Peanut Butter Drizzle

04 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter

→ Toppings

06 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
07 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - Sea salt for sprinkling

# How To Make:

01 - Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Slice each apple into 1/2-inch thick rounds, removing seeds and cores. Pat slices dry with paper towels to ensure caramel adheres properly.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange apple slices in a single layer.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramel candies with heavy cream, stirring continuously until smooth. Remove from heat.
04 - Dip or spoon caramel over one side of each apple slice, spreading evenly. Return coated slices to the parchment-lined tray.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth.
06 - Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the caramel-coated apple slices.
07 - Immediately sprinkle with desired toppings including peanuts, chocolate chips, and sea salt.
08 - Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to allow coating to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bite-sized candy apples mean you get all the fun flavor without the sticky mess of holding a whole apple on a stick.
  • Ready in just 20 minutes, so you can whip these up when a craving hits or when you need a last-minute dessert that impresses.
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, making them easy to share with almost anyone at the table.
02 -
  • Don't skip the drying step—wet apples are the reason caramel sometimes slides right off, and it's such a quick fix that prevents frustration.
  • Keep your peanut butter thinner rather than thicker because if it's too stiff, it'll break into messy lines instead of creating beautiful drizzles.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer if you have one for perfectly even apple slices that cook and coat consistently, though a sharp knife works beautifully too.
  • Keep your caramel slightly warm while coating because it spreads more easily, but let it cool for just 30 seconds between slices so it sets a bit and holds its shape.
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