Peanut Butter Caramel Dip is a three-ingredient sweet dip for apples, pears, pretzels, and more. It's a great way to entice kids to eat more fruit.
Peanut butter and apples is a common snack in our house, but this Peanut Butter Caramel Apple Dip takes it up a notch for sure!
When the kids get home from school, they are ALWAYS looking for a yummy snack. I don't mind if they have treats now and then, but it's all about balance. That's why this Peanut Butter Caramel Apple Dip is perfect.
There's sweetness from the caramel, which they love, and also protein in the peanut butter, which I love. Serving it with slices of apples or pears means they're getting in a serving of fruit, too. That's two points for mom!
Get the kids in on making this recipe with you. It's a good chance to chat with them about their day, and reinforce math skills while you're counting and measuring, too!
Ingredients
- Caramel Squares
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Peanut Butter
Instructions
- Melt the caramels on the stove with the cream and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
- Serve with apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, or pear slices.
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Variations
- For a smooth creamy dip, use creamy peanut butter.
- If you prefer the texture of crunchy peanut butter, you can use that as well.
- You can add a pinch of sea salt, if desired for a little extra flavor.
More Delicious Snacks
Snacks have a way of helping us all get through the day, am I right?? A couple of my favorite healthier snacks for me and the kids are chocolate hummus, mango fruit leather, and energy balls. And of course this creamy peanut butter caramel dip.
If you're looking for a delicious apple dip for dessert, try my Easy Toffee Apple Dip, which is great for parties and potlucks.
Related: Sweet and Savory Apple Recipes
Serving Suggestions
Apple and pear slices are my go-to when I serve this dip. It's also good with pretzels, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or even pie crust dippers.
If you're entertaining, this delicious dip is also a nice addition to a Fruit and Cheese Platter.
Peanut Butter Caramel Apple Dip
This simple recipe is sure to be a family favorite in no time! It is the perfect balance of peanut butter and caramel. Your kids (and you) will love this!! It's the perfect after-school snack - or really anytime snack!
Peanut Butter Caramel Apple Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 11 oz bag caramel squares (about 40), unwrapped
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Unwrap all the caramels and set aside (great job for the kids to help with as part of the prep!)1 11 oz bag caramel squares (about 40), unwrapped
- Into a medium saucepan over low heat, add the caramels, whipping cream, and peanut butter¾ cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup peanut butter
- Stir frequently until the caramels are all melted into the cream (about 8-10 minutes).
- Serve with pear and apple slices or pretzels. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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Peanut Butter Caramel Apple Dip Variations
- For a beautiful presentation that's perfect for parties, the top of the dip with chocoalte sauce in a crisscross pattern.
- Sprinkle the top with toffee chips for an added crunch and sweetness.
- Substitute with other nut butters, or sun butter, as desired.
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Patricia Viviano says
THE RECIPE ISN'T THERE? PEANUT BUTTER AND CARMEL DIP?? GREAT RECIPES AND SO EASY 😊
Ang Paris says
Hi Patricia! Check it out again, I've updated this post with the full recipe, and a few ideas for variations too! I hope you enjoy it!
Susan says
I love this apple dip! The peanut butter and caramel combination is really good. My grandchildren like to eat this with apples but also jicama.