Apple Peanut Butter Fudge
May 9, 2012
Peanut butter with the nutrition of apples to boot makes for a healthy snack. Peanut butter is known to contain protein and healthy fats, while apple contains vitamin C and fiber. However in this recipe, we’re only gonna be using apple juice.
Quick fun fact, a medium apple (approximately 3 in. in diameter and weighing 182 g.) contains 95 calories, while two tbsp. of peanut butter has 188 calories. All regular peanut butters have the same amount of calories, whether it be smooth or chunky. Peanut butter also provides you with manganese and niacin. And according to the American Heart Association, most of the fat found in peanut butter is of the unsaturated type. This may help lower cholesterol.
You can rest assured that this is not only delectable, but it’s healthy, as well. And of course, it has chocolate. What more could you ask for?
| Apple Peanut Butter Fudge • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate pieces • 1/2 marshmallow fluff jar • 1/2 cup peanut butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 cups sugar • 2/3 cup apple juice • Chopped peanuts (optional) Mix semi-sweet chocolate pieces, half jar marshmallow fluff, peanut butter and vanilla. Set aside. In buttered heavy 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and apple juice. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Cook to soft-ball stage or until candy thermometer registers 240°, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, quickly add marshmallow mixture. Stir until just blended. Pour into buttered 9-inch square baking pan. Top fudge with chopped peanuts, if desired. Cool. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. |
Enjoy! 🙂
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