Traditional caramel apples are topped with peanut butter cups, chopped peanuts, and semi-sweet chocolate in this nutty, sweet-and-salty treat. The combination of crisp apples, chewy caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts is delicious and will suit any fall party or get-together.
Ingredients
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Cooking spray
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1 1/2 cups peanut butter cups, coarsely chopped
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1 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
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4 medium ripe apples
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14 ounces soft caramel candy
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2 tablespoons water
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9 ounces (1 1/2 cups) semisweet chocolate, or chocolate candy coating
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1/2 cup peanut butter chips
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1 teaspoon coconut oil, or vegetable oil
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place the chopped peanut butter cups and peanuts in separate bowls and set aside for now.
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Wash and dry the apples carefully. Remove the stems, and stick skewers firmly in the stem ends.
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Place the unwrapped caramels and the water in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave for 1 minute, then stir; microwave for an additional minute or until completely melted. Continue to heat caramel in short intervals until it is a workable temperature and consistency. It should be smooth and very fluid by the end.
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Hold an apple by the skewer and dip it in the caramel, tilting the bowl at an angle and rotating the apple to cover it completely with a smooth, even layer. Use a spoon, if necessary, to pour caramel over the top so that the entire apple is covered.
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Bring it out of the caramel and twirl it upside down to remove excess, then set on the prepared baking sheet.
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Repeat with remaining apples. Place the caramel-covered apples in the refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes.
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Place the chocolate or chocolate candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 45 seconds.
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Dip the caramel-covered apple in the chocolate, until the caramel is almost entirely covered. Use a spoon if it helps to pour some of the chocolate over the caramel to get even coverage.
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Press some chopped peanut butter cups into the chocolate while it is still wet, and sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly over the wet chocolate.
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Place the apple back on the baking sheet and repeat with remaining apples.
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Place the peanut butter chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the chips are melted, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating.
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Transfer the melted chips into a small plastic bag and snip off a small corner of the bag.
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Drizzle the peanut butter chips in a thin line over the top of each apple, radiating out from the center, for a beautiful finishing touch. Refrigerate the apples until the peanut butter sets—about 15 minutes.
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Tightly wrap apples individually in plastic wrap if not serving immediately and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Tip
If not eating right away, you can tightly wrap them individually in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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19618 | Calories |
1,208g | Fat |
2,612g | Carbs |
187g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 19618 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 1208g | 1,549% |
Saturated Fat 697g | 3,487% |
Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
Sodium 1172mg | 51% |
Total Carbohydrate 2612g | 950% |
Dietary Fiber 237g | 848% |
Total Sugars 2220g | |
Protein 187g | |
Vitamin C 9mg | 45% |
Calcium 1483mg | 114% |
Iron 122mg | 678% |
Potassium 15006mg | 319% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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