Peanut Butter Caramel Apple Pops (Printable)

Crisp apples meet creamy peanut butter and gooey caramel for an irresistible treat everyone will love.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Cut each apple into 5 thick slices approximately 1/2-inch each, removing seeds and core completely.
02 - Push wooden stick into each apple slice about halfway through to secure firmly for dipping.
03 - Pat apple slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring coatings adhere properly.
04 - Place creamy peanut butter in microwave-safe bowl and heat for 10-20 seconds until slightly runny and easy to spread.
05 - Combine unwrapped caramels and heavy cream in microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth, approximately 1 minute total.
06 - Dip each apple slice into warmed peanut butter, using spoon or small spatula to spread evenly over entire surface.
07 - Drizzle or dip peanut butter-coated slices with warm caramel, allowing excess to drip back into bowl.
08 - Immediately sprinkle desired toppings while coatings remain sticky and tacky for best adhesion.
09 - Arrange finished pops on parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for minimum 10 minutes until coatings firm up.
10 - Serve chilled or at cool room temperature for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • They capture everything magical about fall eating in one adorable handheld bite
  • The salty sweet combination hits that perfect craving spot you didnt know you had
  • Kids feel like they're getting something special while you're secretly serving them fruit
02 -
  • Starting with chilled apples straight from the refrigerator makes the coating process infinitely less frustrating
  • The sooner you add toppings after dipping the better they'll adhere so have everything ready before you begin
  • These taste best within a few hours because apples release moisture that eventually softens the coatings
03 -
  • If your caramel starts to seize or become grainy add another teaspoon of cream and stir vigorously over low heat
  • For the cleanest cuts use a very sharp knife and slice through the apple from stem to blossom end rather than across the middle

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