Caramel Apple Salad - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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Caramel apple salad or "snickers salad" is a light and refreshing Fall treat to make when apples are at their peak. You will never believe this Caramel Apple Salad is only 2 Points Plus on Weight Watchers!

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For more easy apple recipes be sure to check out Slow Cooker Homemade Applesauce (No Sugar), Air Fryer Baked Brie with Apples, or Caramel Apple Cider Mimosas.

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  • Why You Will love this Snickers Apple Salad
  • What Ingredients do I need?
  • How to Instructions
  • Storage for Leftovers
  • How do I calculate Nutrition and WW points?
  • Other Recipes to Try
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Why You Will love this Snickers Apple Salad

Snickers apple salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This sweet and creamy salad is made with fresh apples, Cool Whip, and chopped Snickers bars, creating a delectable combination of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds.

This caramel apple dessert salad is great for Fall and also a fun light dessert to make. Or, it could be used as a side. Use fresh tart apples and if you're feeling really indulgent drizzle caramel sauce on top or some top it with toffee bits.

It tastes just like a caramel apple and the best part is you can have a cup of this yummy caramel apple salad for only 76 calories!

Wait, I don't know if the best part is that there's only 76 calories, or the fact that there's only 4 ingredients in this recipe

Cool Whip desserts are always easy to make and take no time to make at all. I drizzled some butterscotch syrup on top just to make it look a little bit fancier.

What Ingredients do I need?

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  • Cool Whip - A frozen whipped topping that is found in the freezer section of the grocery store. I like it a lot because I’m lazy and don’t like beating heavy cream to making whipped cream. 😉 If you're looking to cut back a few calories use the light or fat-free kind.
  • Butterscotch Pudding -This flavor works best for giving the jello the caramel flavor. Vanilla pudding is also commonly used with this apple salad recipe! You can also use sugar free pudding to help reduce the points. Here are different sizes of pudding mix. The regular pudding mix are 3.4 oz and the sugar-free are 1oz. Both require the same amount of milk used.
  • Crushed Pineapple - do not drain the liquid
  • Granny Smith Apples- Use whatever type of apple you prefer (honey crisp, fuji) I prefer Granny Smith because of their tartness.
  • Additional Ingredients- Chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, snickers, pecans or peanuts, toffee pieces, sliced grapes. If you're not following a certain weightloss plan.
  • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Instructions

Step 1: Mix together the box of pudding mix and crushed pineapple.

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Step 2: Fold in cool whip and then add in chopped apples. Cool before serving.

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Serving size: ½ cup.

Recipe Tip: Snickers apple salad can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. This salad is perfect for potlucks, parties, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a delicious and unique dessert.

Storage for Leftovers

To keep this salad fresh, please store the leftovers in an air-tight container large enough to fit whatever is left.

How do I calculate Nutrition and WW points?

WW points are calculated using the recipe builder and not the nutrition info calculator. The nutrition calculator doesn’t calculate 0 point foods correctly.

I use the Myfitnesspal app to figure out nutrition info. Please note that I am not a certified nutritionist and I do my BEST to provide the information.

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Healthy 3 Ingredient Chocolate Muffins

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

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  • Author: Jenna
  • Total Time: 10 min
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Caramel apple salad or "snickers salad" is a light and refreshing Fall treat to make when apples are at their peak. You will never believe this Caramel Apple Salad is only 2 Points Plus on Weight Watchers!

Ingredients

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  • 1 container (8 oz) fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 box (1oz each) sugar-free, fat-free instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 1 8z small can of crushed pineapple in juice
  • 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix together the box of pudding mix and crushed pineapple. Fold in cool whip and then add in chopped apples. Cool before serving.
  2. Serving size: ½ cup.

Notes

My WW Personal Points: 2 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

myWW points: Blue 2; Green 2; Purple 2 (½ cup)

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Category: Easy
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ½ cup
  • Calories: 69
  • Sugar: 14
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 0

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  1. Jenna says

    I'm sorry about that. How long has it been since you've refreshed your browser or updated your cookies? On my computer the font is black.I changed the primary color from grey to black so hopefully, that helps.

  2. Kathy says

    I look forward to trying this recipe. You have so many great ones! I do wish that the font was in black and not gray so it was easier to read. Even with my glasses on which make me have 2020 vision I strain to read these recipes. Thank you.

  3. Tracey says

    Loved this recipe. My husband did too. I will be making this a lot!
    Thank you !

  4. Jenna says

    That's a good idea Shirley!

  5. Shirley Campbell says

    I eat this and am gluten free also. I also include a copy of the recipe I'm preparing so people can make the decision if they're able to eat it or not. This has helped folks with not only gluten-free problems, but dairy, etc

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Caramel Apple Salad - Recipe Diaries (2024)

FAQs

Why is my caramel sliding off my apples? ›

First, rinse and dry the apples. Apples have a waxy coating that will prevent the caramel from sticking, so it's important to wash and dry it off. Make sure the apples are cold, which helps prevent the caramel from slipping off. Pull out the apple's stem and insert a caramel apple stick.

Why is my caramel apple so hard? ›

You've got to cook it long enough to get a nice thick caramel covering and not have it sag off the apple. However you cook it too long and it won't go on smooth, or it will dry too hard to eat!

What is the best apple for salads? ›

For salads, you'll want a nice crunchy apple that doesn't brown too quickly when sliced or chopped ghostwriter referat. The best apples for adding to salads are: Honeycrisp, Fuji, Pink Lady, Piñata®, Jazz, Envy, and Empire.

Should apples be cold before dipping in caramel? ›

If possible, place the apples in the refrigerator for several hours or days in advance so they are well chilled before dipping. Make Caramel: Add butter, sugar, and karo syrup to a large heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Stir over medium heat until mixture begins to boil, (about 5-10 minutes).

Do you put caramel apples in the fridge to harden? ›

When making them yourself, let the apples sit on the counter for about 30 minutes to give the caramel adequate time to cool and solidify before refrigeration. Wrapping your caramel apples in wax paper or plastic wrap will also help keep the moisture away.

Why isn't the Carmel sticking to my apples? ›

Cook it too long and you'll create caramel apples that are rock hard with a glass-like candy coating! Don't cook it long enough, and it will stay as a sauce and not adhere to the apples at all!

How do you make hard caramel soft? ›

If caramels are too hard, you can try placing them back in a saucepan, adding a couple tablespoons of water and stirring until the thermometer reads 242°F. Pour back into a prepared buttered pan. If caramels are too soft, that means the temperature didn't get high enough.

What kind of apples does McDonald's use? ›

“With the current sliced apple products sold at McDonald's, they use a lot of Gala and Empire apples, which we grow a lot of here in New York,” Gregg said. Todd Fryhover, president of the Washington Apple Commission (WAC), said the apples would have to come from U.S. growers.

Can a dog eat an apple? ›

Yes, apples are a fantastic addition to your dog's diet. They provide vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary fibre. They also provide a way to keep your dog's teeth clean and can help freshen their breath. But before you feed apples to your dog, always remove the core and the seeds.

What is the healthiest apple to eat everyday? ›

Red Delicious apples are the healthiest from an antioxidant standpoint, Crumble Smith says. The darker the color of the apple, the richer it'll be in antioxidants. Antioxidants help neutralize the free radicals in our bodies which, when imbalanced, can cause cell damage and lead to disease.

What is in the Panera Fuji apple salad? ›

Romaine and crisp mixed greens tossed in a sweet white balsamic vinaigrette, topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, red onions, toasted pecan pieces, feta, and apple chips.

How do you keep apple salad from turning brown? ›

Any type of citrus juice—lemon, lime, or orange juice—will work here; pineapple juice will do the trick too. These fruit juices contain citric acid, which slows the chemical reaction and prevents browning. (You can also sprinkle the fruit with powdered citric acid, but it may leave a strong sour flavor.)

Why are my apples slippery? ›

Apples are naturally waxy. It's not from people touching them. If they are warm or warmed by your hand, the wax can melt slightly and feel slippery.

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