Best 2 Peanut Butter Apple Dessert Recipes

Craving a sweet and nutty dessert that's easy to make and packed with irresistible flavors? Look no further than the Peanut Butter Apple Dessert! This delightful treat combines the classic combination of peanut butter and apples, creating a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. With variations including a decadent Peanut Butter Apple Dip, luscious Peanut Butter Apple Bars, and a refreshing Peanut Butter Apple Smoothie, this article offers a trio of irresistible recipes that cater to every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where peanut butter and apples take center stage, transforming your dessert experience into something truly extraordinary!

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PEANUT BUTTER APPLE CRISP

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This is a quick and easy but so-good dessert for any time of year. My mother made it, and it brings back fond memories of growing up in Vermont, where some of the best apples can be found in the Heroes. Serve with whipped cream or milk.

Provided by Richard McKeown

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups peeled and sliced apples
½ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a shallow 8-inch baking pan.
Line apple slices on the bottom of the prepared pan.
Mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in butter and peanut butter until crumbly. Spread mixture over the apples in the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 149.6 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

PEANUT BUTTER APPLE DESSERT

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"My mom, who's well-known in our community for her cooking, shared the recipe for this yummy layered dessert," writes Kim Spencer of Hickman, Nebraska. "It's very popular with my husband. He made it in a 9 x 13 pan for his men's Bible study group and ended up giving out the recipe!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cups plus 1/3 cup peanut butter, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, 1/2 cup peanut butter and butter; spoon half into a 3-qt. bowl. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread half over crumb mixture in the bowl. Top with one can of apple pie filling. , Combine the confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and remaining peanut butter until crumbly; sprinkle half over pie filling. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

For a creamier peanut butter sauce, use a high-quality peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts and no added oils or sugars.
If you don't have a microwave, you can toast the bread in a toaster oven or on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes.
To make the dessert even more decadent, you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.
This dessert is also a great way to use up leftover apples. If you have any apples that are starting to get a little soft, just peel and core them and use them in this recipe.
You can also use different types of nuts in this recipe, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the peanut butter sauce.

Conclusion:

This peanut butter apple dessert is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dessert or a special occasion. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying dessert, give this peanut butter apple dessert a try.