Easy Peanut Butter Apple Salad (An Old-Fashioned Favorite)

This Peanut Butter Apple Salad is one of those simple, old-fashioned recipes that instantly takes me back to church potlucks, family gatherings, and handwritten recipe cards tucked into well-used cookbooks. It’s creamy, crunchy, sweet, and just a little salty. The kind of easy side dish or dessert salad that disappears fast from the table.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: afterschool snack, dessert recipe, easy recipe, easy side dish, fruit recipe, potluck recipe, sweet snack

Servings: Servings

Calories: 196kcal

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Ingredients

¼ Cup Peanut Butter creamy works best
2 Large Apples peeled and thinly sliced
1 Cup Pretzels crushed, sticks or twists both work
1 ½ Cups Whipped Topping thawed

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, stir the peanut butter and whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
¼ Cup Peanut Butter, 1 ½ Cups Whipped Topping
Add the sliced apples and crushed pretzels. Fold everything together until evenly coated.
2 Large Apples, 1 Cup Pretzels
Chill briefly or serve immediately.

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Recipe Tips & Helpful Notes

Best apples to use. Granny Smith for tartness, Honeycrisp for sweetness, or a mix of both
Prevent browning. Toss apple slices with a little lemon juice if making ahead. Or rinse the apple slices with cold water and pat dry.
Crunch factor. Add pretzels just before serving if you prefer them extra crisp
Texture tip. Lightly crush pretzels. You want small pieces, not crumbs
Make Ahead. If making ahead, wait to add the pretzels until just before serving as they will get soggy.

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