Candy Apple Slices Peanut (Printer View)

Crisp apple slices coated in caramel and drizzled with creamy peanut butter for a sweet treat.

# 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 Steps:

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 proper caramel adhesion.
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 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 peanut butter mixture over 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 set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These come together in 20 minutes flat, so you can actually make them the day of instead of stressing the night before.
  • Unlike whole candy apples, you get to taste caramel and fruit and peanut butter all at once instead of wrestling with a stick.
  • They're naturally gluten-free and feel fancy enough to bring somewhere but easy enough that you won't stress about execution.
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the apple slices—moisture is the enemy of caramel adhesion, and I've watched slices slide right off because I was impatient.
  • Low heat on the caramel is non-negotiable; high heat will make it bitter and separate, turning your coating into a grainy disappointment instead of something creamy.
03 -
  • A light sprinkle of fleur de sel or fancy sea salt over the peanut butter is the quiet move that makes people wonder what makes these taste so good.
  • If your caramel is too thick even after adding cream, add just a teaspoon more cream and stir gently—it melts faster than you'd expect and you can always add more but you can't take it back.
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