Candy Apple Peanut Drizzle (Print View)

Crisp apple slices with caramel coating and peanut butter drizzle, finished with nuts or chocolate toppings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large crisp apples (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

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Slice each apple into 1/2-inch thick rounds, removing seeds and cores. Pat slices dry with paper towels to help caramel adhere.
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 until smooth. Remove from heat.
04 - Dip or spoon caramel over one side of each apple slice, spreading evenly. Place coated slices back on the parchment-lined tray.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and coconut oil. Microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring after each, 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 - Chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get the satisfying crunch and caramel magic of a candy apple without the mess of a wooden stick.
  • The peanut butter drizzle transforms a classic into something unexpectedly modern and crave-worthy.
  • Ready in 20 minutes, yet they taste like you spent half the afternoon on them.
02 -
  • Wet apples are your enemy—that extra moisture keeps caramel from sticking, so pat them dry with genuine intention and don't skip this step.
  • Timing your toppings matters; scatter them while the peanut butter is still slightly warm, or they'll just slide off once everything cools.
03 -
  • Keep your caramel and peanut butter warm enough to stay liquid but not so hot they bubble; this is where low heat and patience win the day.
  • If you're making these ahead, assemble them the morning of serving so the caramel and peanut butter don't have time to separate in the fridge.
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