Instead of grabbing for a jar of jelly, get out some fresh fruit and whip up this sandwich for a fun dessert. Use any fruit combination you choose. I used apples and raisins because apples are quick and simple to cook and hold their shape well. To serve, cut in half. Or, make this a little fancier by slicing off the crust, cutting it into fourths, and drizzle with a little warm peanut butter sauce for the perfect two-bite dessert.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yields: 2 full sandwiches or 8 two-bite squares
Ingredients
1 tablespoon raisins
¼ cup apple cider
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 apple, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼ inch thick
2 teaspoons palm sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
a pinch of kosher salt
4 slices bread, regular or gluten-free
4 tablespoons Old Fashioned Smooth or Old Fashioned Crunchy peanut butter, divided or more to taste
Procedure
1. Put raisins and cider in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Cover and set aside to let raisins plump.
2. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat in a non-stick skillet big enough to accommodate both sandwiches. Add apples, palm sugar, cinnamon, and salt to skillet and cook until they’re just beginning to soften. Add raisins and cider. Cook until cider has mostly evaporated and sauce has thickened. Transfer apple mixture to a bowl and melt half of remaining butter in skillet.
3. While butter is melting, spread peanut butter on two slices of bread. Top with cooked apples and raisins. Complete each sandwich with a piece of bread, place in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides. Add more butter if necessary. Serve warm. Top with warm Peanut Butter Sauce.
Warm Peanut Butter Sauce
Makes about ¼ cup
Ingredients
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Old Fashioned Smooth peanut butter
Procedure
Heat heavy cream in a microwave safe container until very hot but not boiling, 30–45 seconds. Whisk in peanut butter until smooth. Drizzle on Grilled Fruit & Peanut Butter Dessert Sandwiches or serve on the side as a dipping sauce.
Note: This sauce is best when served immediately.
Tags: Dessert, Fruit, Gluten-free, Lunch, Old Fashioned Crunchy, Old Fashioned Smooth, Peanut butter, Refined sugar-free, Sandwich
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Wow, Amy & PB&Co. this sounds like a great recipe for brunch…can’t wait to try, but I’ll use use margarine and nondairy creamer to make it vegan!
Andrew –
I love the suggestions to make it vegan. I’m always looking for ways to make my dairy-free readers happy – and appreciate the suggestions.
Hugs!
Amy
SOUNDS GOOD CANT WAIT TO TRY IT WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN..I GOT 8 SO I BETTER MAKE THEM GOOD…THANKS Gi G I
I know your grandchildren will love them!
It’s something they could help you make, too.
Hugs!
Amy
Oh my, this sandwich looks so yummy. My Dad LOVES PB and J so I know he’d love this. Thanks Amy, what a great idea.
What a wonderful idea! I don’t know which sounds better — the filling, or the sauce. I may have to test it numerous times….
Amy, this sounds yummy!!! I’m going to try it with some GF bread!
I was also thinking of making up the PB, apples, raisins, and sugar (because the combo sounds so good!) in one pot warming up till all is soft and using it with some GF pancakes!!! Our little man LOVES pancakes!
Thanks to you and PB&Co for these awesome recipes!
This looks unbelievably delicious!!
Amy, I am SO making suggestions to our kids that they might want to make these soon! They look so good!
I think it’s the perfect solution for cutting down on the sugar without kids knowing it.
And the recipe is simple enough that a 5 year old could put it together and feel like she was a real helper in the kitchen.
This looks absolutely scrumptious! I have been gluten-free and dairy free for a little over a year now and a peanut butter fanatic since I can remember (my mom has pictures of 3 year old me refusing to eat anything on thanksgiving except a PB sandwich lol) I am always looking for yummy recipes to try out that won’t hurt my tummy but still taste amazing and, of course, incorporate peanut butter if possible. I think that this is one of them : )
Thanks for the yummy ideas!!
One of my absolute favorite sandwiches is grilled PB & Banana with Cinnamon raisin bread (Udi’s GF), but I might just have to try it with the apples now.
HOLY CRAP! And you can easily make it GF!
What a wonderful and low cost recipe. My kids will love it as an afternoon snack or on the table for Sunday brunch with the family. I am always looking for new items for Sunday’s table and this looks like it’s the winner for this week.
Perfect for my little Vegetarian. She is really picky and I am more than sure I can brighten meal time for her.
I think these look wonderful, and simple to make. Can’t wait to make them and let my family try them. I think my son will love it!
I’d so make this for company, when my little cousins visit this will be perfect! Yummm
I would use this if company was coming over! Great Day
Can’t wait to try this recipe! Looks scrumptious…perfect for breakfast with a steaming cup of black coffee!
I would make this just for me as a treat !
Wow this sounds great. It will be tasty for those days we don’t have anything at home for desert. I always have these ingrediants ready!
Yum! This looks and sounds wonderful, I know what the kiddos will have for snack tomorrow after school! Thanks!