Name: Caramel Peanut Butter Dessert Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 125 min
Ingredients: 1 cup apple juice; 14 caramels ((unwrapped)); 1-1½ tsp vanilla extract; ⅛ tsp ground cardamom; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter; 1-2 Tbsp Brandy liquor ((optional)); 24 oz apple slices (packaged and pre-sliced) ( or (4-5 apples sliced into wedges))

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This Caramel Peanut Butter Dessert Dip turns apple slices into something worth getting excited about. Caramel candies and creamy peanut butter melt together with apple juice, cinnamon and a little cardamom for a warm, gooey dip. Just 5 minutes of prep, then let the slow cooker handle the melting. Serve with crisp apples or spoon over ice cream—either way, keep a little for yourself.

Caramel and Peanut Butter dessert dip on a white bowl on a large white plate surrounded by apples on the counter.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: 45–50 minutes
Yield: Approximately 1 cup
Servings: About 8, with 2 tablespoons of dip per serving

Ingredients

1 cup apple juice
14 caramels (unwrapped)
1 tsp of vanilla extract
⅛ tsp ground cardamom
ground cinnamon
½ cup creamy peanut butter
24 apple slices (packaged and pre-sliced) or 4-5 apples sliced into wedges

apple juice, caramels (unwrapped), vanilla extract, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, creamy peanut butter, and apple slices (packaged and pre-sliced) on the counter.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Mix the base.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple juice, vanilla extract, cardamom, cinnamon and peanut butter until combined.

apple juice, vanilla, cardamon, cinnamon and peanut butter in a bowl being whisked by a fork.

Step 2: Add the caramels.
Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker. Add the unwrapped caramel candies and stir gently.

apple juice, vanilla, cardamon, cinnamon and peanut butter mixture in the slow cooker with the unwrapped caramels on the counter.

Step 3: Melt and stir.
Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 40–45 minutes, stirring frequently, until the caramels have melted and the dip is smooth. Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker.

Mixing the dip in the slow cooker with a wooden spoon.

Step 4: Serve warm.
Carefully spoon the dip into a heatproof serving bowl. Let it cool slightly before serving with apple slices. The dip and slow cooker will be hot.

Nutrition information is for the dip only and does not include the apples.

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

Top cake or ice cream with Caramel Peanut butter Dessert Dip.
Add Brandy liquor for an alcohol version.

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Dive into this "Ooey Gooey" dessert dip. Made with peanut butter, caramel candies and a hint of spices. It's perfect for dipping fruit or as a topping for ice cream!

Tara

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings

Equipment

Slow cooker

Ingredients

Dessert Dip Ingredients

1 cup apple juice
14 caramels (unwrapped)
1-1½ tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp ground cardamom
½ tsp ground cinnamon
⅔ cup creamy peanut butter

Optional Add-ons

1-2 Tbsp Brandy liquor (optional)
24 oz apple slices (packaged and pre-sliced) or (4-5 apples sliced into wedges)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple juice, vanilla extract, cardamom, cinnamon and peanut butter until combined.
Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker. Add the unwrapped caramel candies and stir gently.
Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 40–45 minutes, stirring frequently, until the caramels have melted and the dip is smooth. Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker.
Carefully spoon the dip into a heatproof serving bowl. Let it cool slightly before serving with apple slices. The dip and slow cooker will be hot.
Nutrition information is for the dip only and does not include the apples.