Best 9 Peanut Caramel Apple Crisp Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with the irresistible Peanut Caramel Apple Crisp, a delightful dessert that combines the essence of autumn in every bite. This culinary masterpiece features a medley of crisp apples enveloped in a luscious caramel sauce, further enhanced by a crunchy peanut topping that adds a delightful textural contrast. As you delve into this dessert, the harmony of flavors will tantalize your taste buds, leaving you craving for more.

Complementing the main recipe, this article also presents a collection of enticing variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and flavor profiles. Discover the Gluten-Free Peanut Caramel Apple Crisp, a delectable alternative for those with gluten sensitivities. For a vegan treat, explore the Vegan Peanut Caramel Apple Crisp, which offers a dairy-free and egg-free option without compromising on taste. Additionally, the Salted Caramel Apple Crisp unveils a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, while the Chocolate Peanut Butter Apple Crisp marries the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter with the crisp apple filling.

Each recipe is meticulously detailed with easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring success in your culinary endeavors. Let your kitchen transform into a haven of sweet aromas as you craft these exceptional desserts.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CONTEST-WINNING CARAMEL APPLE CRISP



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When my kids and I make apple crisp, we use all sorts of apples to boost the flavor and texture. Add melted caramels, and you've got something scrumptious. -Michelle Brooks, Clarkston, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup cold butter, cubed
8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1 package (14 ounces) caramels, halved
1 cup apple cider, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Press half the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer half of each of the following: apples, caramels and remaining oat mixture. Repeat layers. Drizzle 1/2 cup cider over top., Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Drizzle with remaining cider; bake until apples are tender, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 94g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BEST EVER CARAMEL APPLE CRISP



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When our class visited an apple farm this fall, we realized that we all shared a common love apples dipped in caramel. We created this really easy dessert that the whole family can enjoy.

Provided by St Matthew First Graders

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup butter, softened
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (175 degree C).
  • In a medium size bowl, toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, and water; spread evenly into a 8x8 inch pan. In another bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, oats, and butter; spoon mixture evenly over apples.
  • In a heavy sauce pan over low heat, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk. Heat , stirring frequently, until mixture has a smooth consistency. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the crumble.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 45 minutes (apple mixture will bubble and topping will be golden brown).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.8 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 57.9 g

PEANUT BUTTER CARAMEL APPLES



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In these delicious peanut butter caramel apples, traditional apples are topped with peanut butter cups, chopped peanuts, and melted peanut butter topping.

Provided by Elizabeth LaBau

Categories     Cookies and Candy     Dessert

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups peanut butter cups (coarsely chopped)
1 cup salted peanuts (coarsely chopped)
4 ripe apples
14 ounces soft caramel candy
2 tablespoon water
9 ounces (1 1/2 cups) semisweet chocolate (or chocolate candy coating)
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil (or vegetable oil)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray .
  • Place the chopped peanut butter cups and peanuts in separate bowls and set aside for now.
  • Wash and dry the apples carefully. Remove the stems, and stick skewers firmly in the stem ends.
  • Place the unwrapped caramels and the water in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bring it out of the caramel and twirl it upside down to remove excess, then set on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Repeat with remaining apples. Place the caramel-covered apples in the refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes.
  • Place the chocolate or chocolate candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 45 seconds.
  • 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.
  • Press some chopped peanut butter cups into the chocolate while it is still wet, and sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly over the wet chocolate.
  • Place the apple back on the baking sheet and repeat with remaining apples.
  • 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.
  • Transfer the melted chips into a small plastic bag and snip off a small corner of the bag.
  • 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.
  • Tightly wrap apples individually in plastic wrap if not serving immediately and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19618 kcal, Carbohydrate 2612 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fiber 237 g, Protein 187 g, SaturatedFat 697 g, Sodium 1172 mg, Sugar 2220 g, Fat 1208 g, ServingSize 4 Caramel Apples (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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

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

SKILLET CARAMEL-APPLE CRISP



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The caramel sauce does double duty in this warm, comforting crisp. First, it lends sweetness to the apple filling, and second, it yields a lot of leftovers to serve alongside. Use firm, tart apples like Mutsu, Jonathan or Honeycrisp, which will hold their shape during baking. Room-temperature apples work best here: If your apples are cold from the refrigerator, the caramel sauce may seize a bit. Save any extra caramel sauce in your fridge for a rainy day - that is, of course, if you haven't eaten it all.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups/400 grams granulated sugar
3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), diced
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 pounds/1,360 grams tart, firm apples, such as Mutsu, Jonathan or Honeycrisp (about 6 medium apples)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/90 grams old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup/40 grams chopped pecans (optional)
1/3 cup/75 grams light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), softened

Steps:

  • Make the caramel sauce: Add the granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water to a 3-quart saucepan and stir to combine. Add the butter and set it over medium-high heat, but do not stir. Cook, without stirring, until the butter and sugar have completely melted and started to bubble, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • After the mixture has begun to brown at the edges, use a heatproof spatula to carefully stir it occasionally until it is deep golden brown and beginning to smoke just slightly, about 4 to 5 minutes. Do not walk away from the pan during this process as the caramel will go from perfectly golden to burned in moments.
  • When the mixture is deep golden, remove the pan from the heat, and carefully whisk in the heavy cream. The mixture will expand and sputter before turning into a smooth sauce. Add the vanilla and salt. If the caramel is at all lumpy, return the pan to the stove on low heat and whisk until smooth. You should have about 2 cups. Carefully pour the caramel into a heat-safe container to cool.
  • Prepare the filling: Heat your oven to 350 degrees and set a rack in the center. Peel, core and slice the apples into 1/2-inch slices, removing any bruised bits if necessary. Combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, spices and salt in a large bowl, and stir to combine. Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel sauce over the top and stir again. Scrape the apples and all of their juices into a 9- or 10-inch oven-safe skillet.
  • Make the topping: In the same bowl, combine the flour, oats, pecans, sugar and salt. Stir until well combined, then add the butter and mash it into the dry ingredients with your fingers until crumbs form. Pour the crumb topping evenly over the apples. Bake the crisp until the topping is golden and the juices are bubbling, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve warm with more warm caramel sauce and ice cream. Store any remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week. It can be rewarmed for later use in a saucepan over low heat.

CARAMEL PEANUT BUTTER DIP AND FUJI APPLES



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Age level: 4 to 6 years Skill level: beginner

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 8m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 wrapped caramel candies (recommended: Kraft brand) 1/2 of a 14-ounce bag
2 Fuji apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup water plus 1 tablespoon
2 tablespoonfuls creamy peanut butter
Pinch ground cinnamon (this is your SECRET ingredient)

Steps:

  • Unwrap candies and place into a bowl.
  • Have your GH cut the Fuji apples into quarters and cut into each quarter to remove the core. The GH should then slice apples into 8 pieces per apple. Count for them and make sure they make even slices. You need 16 slices, total. Squirt some lemon juice into a bowl with 1 cup of water in it. Add the sliced apples and turn them around in the lemon water then drain them in a strainer or colander. Lemon juice is sour, but it's only a tiny bit on lots of apple slices. The apples will still taste sweet and really good. The skin of an apple keeps them from turning brown before you cut them, but apples will turn brown once they are cut up and the air can touch their insides. Lemon juice is acidic. That means that it has special properties in it that can keep apples from turning brown.
  • Add 1 tablespoon water and peanut butter to your caramel candies. Place candies in microwave oven on high for 2 minutes. Stir the dip with a rubber spatula. If the candy is not melted all the way, put it back in the microwave on high for another 20 seconds. Add a pinch of cinnamon to the sauce and stir. DO NOT TELL ANYONE ABOUT THE CINNAMON! Tell your GH not to tell, too. This is your secret ingredient.
  • To serve, place drained, sliced apples next to your caramel and peanut butter dip and start dunking!

CARAMEL APPLE PIZZA



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"Sweet wedges of this fun fall dessert are sure to impress guests," writes Tami Lucas of Wooster, Ohio. It has an appealing appearance and tempting combination of apple, caramel and peanut butter flavors.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
4 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Press cookie dough into a greased 14-in. pizza pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Run a large flat spatula under crust to loosen from pan. , In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust. In a bowl, combine the apples and soda; drain well. Toss apples with cinnamon; arrange over cream cheese. Drizzle with the caramel topping and sprinkle with pecans. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 28g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PEANUT CARAMEL APPLES



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I remember always getting candy and caramel apples at the fair or down the shore when I was a kid. This recipe is a little different with the addition of peanut butter, but just as good or better! If you remember having these as a kid, make them and be a kid again :) Or make them for your kids or grandkids for a treat!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 caramel apples

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 -10 small apples, at room temperature
1 cup chopped peanuts
1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons water
wooden craft stick (popsicle sticks)

Steps:

  • Wash and dry apples.
  • Insert stick into stem end of each apple and set aside.
  • Place peanuts in a shallow bowl or pie pan and set aside.
  • In a heavy saucepan, cook caramels, peanut butter and water over low heat until melted and blended, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat (you may have to return to heat if mixture starts to set up).
  • Dip and turn each apple in caramel mixture, coating most of the way up.
  • Allow excess to drip into pan.
  • Dip apples in peanuts and place on a waxed paper lined baking sheet or into paper cupcake liners.
  • Store in a cool place or refrigerate.
  • Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.

PEANUTTY CARAMEL APPLES



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Chopped dry roasted peanuts put an added layer of nutty deliciousness on classic caramel apples. The perfect dessert for a fall night (or any night!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 apples (1-1/2 lb.), well chilled
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
2 Tbsp. milk
1 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Wash apples, then dry completely. (Note: In order for the caramel sauce to stick to the apples, the apples need to be well chilled before washing, drying and dipping in the caramel sauce.)
  • Insert wooden pop stick into stem end of each apple. Microwave caramels and milk in large glass microwaveable measuring cup on HIGH 2 to 2-1/2 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended when stirred.
  • Cover large plate with parchment; spray with cooking spray. Place nuts in bowl. Dip apples, 1 at a time, into caramel sauce, turning to evenly coat each apple. Hold dipped apple over bowl to let excess caramel drip back into bowl. Dip apples in nuts; place on prepared plate.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until caramel is firm. Remove apples from refrigerator 15 min. before serving. (Note: Caramel apples can be refrigerated up to 2 days before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

Tips:

  • To make sure the oats don't burn, toast them in a single layer in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant.
  • To make the caramel sauce, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook the sugar mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches a deep amber color.
  • To keep the apples from browning, toss them with some lemon juice or vinegar before adding them to the crisp.
  • For a crispier topping, use a combination of oats and chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can bake the crisp in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Conclusion:

Peanut Caramel Apple Crisp is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tart apples, combined with the rich and gooey caramel sauce and crunchy oat topping, create a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or just as a weeknight treat, this crisp is sure to be a hit.

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