Peanut Butter Candy Apples

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Peanut Butter Candy Apples
45 min.
10
578kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic treat: Peanut Butter Candy Apples! Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply as a fun dessert, these candy-coated apples are not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with flavor and texture that will leave everyone craving more.

Imagine biting into a crisp, juicy apple enveloped in a crunchy layer of sugary goodness, followed by a rich and creamy peanut butter coating. Topped off with a sprinkle of honey-roasted peanuts, each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory that will transport you back to childhood memories of fairground treats.

This recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in just 45 minutes, making it a fantastic option for both novice and experienced cooks alike. With 10 servings, it’s perfect for sharing with friends and family, or for enjoying all to yourself! Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without the guilt.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your loved ones with these Peanut Butter Candy Apples. They’re not just a dessert; they’re a delightful experience that combines the freshness of fruit with the irresistible allure of candy and peanut butter. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 10 small apples 
  • 10  celery stalks with round ends)
  • cups sugar 
  • 0.8 cup water 
  • cup plus light
  • cup creamy peanut butter 
  • tablespoon shortening 
  • cup roasted peanuts chopped

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • double boiler
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper; spray waxed paper with cooking spray. Wash and dry apples; remove stem and blossom ends. Insert craft stick into stem end of each apple.
  2. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, water and 1/4 cup of the corn syrup.
  3. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Cook about 8 minutes, without stirring, to 300°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.) Immediately remove from heat.
  4. Working quickly, dip each apple in sugar mixture.
  5. Place on cookie sheet; let stand 4 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, in top of double boiler, mix remaining 3/4 cup corn syrup, the peanut butter and shortening. Cook over simmering water about 4 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth. Dip coated apples almost completely in peanut butter mixture; roll apples in chopped peanuts, using hands to help adhere if necessary. Return to cookie sheet; refrigerate 15 minutes or until set. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories578kcal
Protein6.65%
Fat32.05%
Carbs61.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.71
Glycemic Load
38.99
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.904347647791%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.34mg
Peonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
1.94mg
Epigallocatechin
0.39mg
Epicatechin
11.22mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.28mg
Apigenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Quercetin
5.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:578.42kcal
28.92%
Fat:22.08g
33.97%
Saturated Fat:4.07g
25.45%
Carbohydrates:95.01g
31.67%
Net Carbohydrates:88.83g
32.3%
Sugar:84.37g
93.74%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:201.07mg
8.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.31g
20.62%
Manganese:0.78mg
39%
Vitamin B3:5.76mg
28.8%
Fiber:6.18g
24.71%
Magnesium:76.54mg
19.13%
Vitamin E:2.71mg
18.05%
Phosphorus:161.31mg
16.13%
Copper:0.25mg
12.61%
Potassium:429.78mg
12.28%
Folate:46.49µg
11.62%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.8%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.56%
Vitamin C:6.98mg
8.46%
Zinc:1.17mg
7.79%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.49%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.86%
Iron:0.99mg
5.48%
Vitamin K:5.21µg
4.96%
Calcium:43.16mg
4.32%
Selenium:2.65µg
3.78%
Vitamin A:98.42IU
1.97%