Peanut Butter Caramel Apple (Print Version)

Crisp apple slices layered with peanut butter and warm caramel, finished with crunchy toppings on sticks for easy eating.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large crisp apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp

→ Pops & Coatings

02 - 10 wooden lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/2 cup soft wrapped caramels
05 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
07 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
08 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
09 - 2 tablespoons crushed pretzels

# How-To Steps:

01 - Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Cut each apple into 5 thick slices (about 1/2-inch each), removing seeds and core. Insert a wooden stick into each apple slice, pushing it about halfway in to secure. Pat apple slices dry with a paper towel to ensure the coatings stick well.
02 - Warm the peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl for about 10–20 seconds until slightly runny.
03 - Unwrap the caramels and place them with heavy cream in another microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 1 minute total).
04 - Dip each apple slice first in peanut butter, spreading evenly with a spoon or small spatula. Next, drizzle or dip with warm caramel, letting excess drip back into the bowl.
05 - Immediately sprinkle with your choice of toppings while the coatings are still sticky.
06 - Place finished pops on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to set. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of salty peanut butter and sweet caramel hits every craving at once
  • Kids go absolutely wild for dipping and decorating their own
  • They come together faster than you can preheat the oven for cookies
02 -
  • Use chilled apples straight from the refrigerator for easier dipping and better coating adhesion
  • Work quickly once the caramel is melted because it starts setting up fast
  • These really are best enjoyed the same day since apples release moisture that softens the coatings
03 -
  • If your caramel seizes up add another teaspoon of cream and keep stirring gently
  • Leftover peanut butter caramel makes an amazing dip for pretzels or apple slices

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