Caramel Apple Puppy Chow Recipe: A Sweet Fall Treat (Print Version)
This Caramel Apple Puppy Chow recipe combines fall flavors of apple, caramel, and cinnamon in an addictive snack you’ll love!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free Option Available
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
6 cups Chex cereal
02 -
14 oz Kraft caramels
03 -
1/2 cup butter
→ Seasonings & Spices
04 -
1/2 cup apple butter
05 -
1 cup creamy peanut butter
→ Garnish & Toppings
06 -
Powdered sugar
07 -
1 cup chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
→ Optional Extras
08 -
Chopped nuts
09 -
Cinnamon
# Instructions:
01 -
Unwrap caramels and melt with butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
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Stir in apple butter and simmer for a few minutes to blend flavors.
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Pour caramel mixture over Chex cereal in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly.
04 -
Stir in peanut butter until fully combined.
05 -
Gradually add powdered sugar, tossing until cereal is coated.
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Gently fold in chopped apples.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overheat the caramel! Low and slow is the way to go.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
03 -
If you don't have apple butter, try pumpkin puree or maple syrup.
04 -
Serve with cold milk, apple cider, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Saucepan
02 -
large bowl
03 -
wooden spoon
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 250 calories per serving (approx)
Total Fat: 12g
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 4g