Candy Apple Peanut Drizzle (Printer-Friendly)

Crisp apple slices coated in caramel and finished with a creamy peanut butter drizzle and optional toppings.

# What You'll 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

# Method:

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 the apple slices in a single layer.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramel candies with heavy cream, stirring constantly 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 intervals, stirring after each burst, until melted and smooth.
06 - Drizzle the peanut butter mixture evenly 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're bite-sized, which means you can grab one without committing to the whole dessert.
  • The contrast between crisp apples and creamy caramel hits differently when it's sliced this way.
  • Your guests will actually believe you made candy apples from scratch, even though it takes barely twenty minutes.
02 -
  • Wet apples are your downfall—the caramel will refuse to stick, and you'll find yourself re-coating everything, which gets frustrating fast.
  • Working with warm caramel and peanut butter is the secret; the toppings stick better when there's still some warmth involved.
03 -
  • Granny Smith apples hold their crunch better than Honeycrisp, though Honeycrisp tastes sweeter—pick based on whether you want crisp or flavor to win.
  • If your caramel is too stiff after a few minutes, microwave it for ten seconds and stir; if it's too thin, let it cool for a minute before coating.
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