We love when we find a great salad or side dish recipe that our whole family will love. And it’s even better when that dish can come together from start to finish in 10 quick minutes.
That is exactly what our Caramel Apple Jello Salad is all about. It’s often requested by family and friends when we have a potluck dinner. This recipe could also double as a dessert with the whipped topping and candy bars stirred in.
It’s been a family favorite salad at every family gathering. The kids are first in line when we serve caramel apple jello salad. The adults love it, too, and are right behind the kids.
Ingredient Notes
- Instant Vanilla Jell-o Pudding Mix
- Buttermilk
- Cool Whip
- Granny Smith Apples
- Miniature Twix Candy Bars (about 20 miniature bars)
- Caramel Syrup
How to Make Caramel Apple Jello Salad
- In a bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding and buttermilk and beat for 2 minutes, or until fully combined and thickened.
- Fold in the 16 ounce container of Cool Whip, until fully combined.
- Dice up the Granny Smith apples and the Twix bars into bite size pieces, then fold into the mixture.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for garnish.
Storing and Other Tips
Store any leftover Jello salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to stir it well before serving.
Can Caramel Apple Jello Salad be made ahead of time?
The wonderful thing about caramel apple jello salad is that it comes together in 10 easy minutes. It’s one of those recipes that won’t set you back if you are trying to prepare an entire meal.
This salad is best when made within 1-3 hours before eating it. We like to make it within one to two hours of our dinner. We have saved leftovers for the day after and it does get a little runny the next day. But it’s still delicious and we didn’t think twice about devouring it.
Change up this salad with your desired add-ins
We love using family favorite recipes and adding a new twist, or tweaking them to fit every occasion. We have come up with some fun ingredient add ins that you might enjoy as you make caramel apple jello salad.
- English toffee bits
- Pineapple tidbits (drained well)
- Peanuts
- Biscoff Cookies (coarsely chopped, and add right before serving)
- Vanilla Wafer Cookies (coarsely chopped, and add right before serving)
We would love to hear if you have any fun add in ideas.
Other Dessert Salads
- 5 Minute Strawberry Jello Salad
- Raspberry Pretzel Jello Salad Dessert Recipe
- Creamy Cherry Whip Salad Recipe
- Raspberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad Recipe
Caramel Apple Jello Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (6.4 ounce) box instant Vanilla Jell-o pudding mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip
- 3 large Granny Smith Apples
- 1 (11.4) ounce bag miniature Twix candy bars, (about 20 miniature bars)
- ¼ cup caramel syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding and buttermilk and beat for 2 minutes, or until fully combined and thickened.
- Fold in the 16 ounce container of Cool Whip, until fully combined.
- Dice up the Granny Smith apples and the Twix bars into bite size pieces, then fold into the mixture.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for garnish.
Notes
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