Apple Sandwiches

Why This Apple Sandwiches Works

Once the apples are sliced into rounds, they act like little plates that can hold the peanut butter and granola. The firm apple slices give the whole thing structure, so the peanut butter has something solid to cling to instead of sliding around. Cutting the apples into even thickness keeps the “sandwiches” from wobbling or falling apart when they are stacked.

As the peanut butter is spread on the apple slices, it works like glue. It sticks to the slightly wet surface of the apple and then grabs onto the granola. The granola presses into the soft peanut butter and stays in place instead of spilling out. When the top apple slice goes on, the two firm sides squeeze the peanut butter and granola together just enough so everything holds. Nothing needs to be cooked or chilled, because the natural stickiness of the peanut butter and the sturdy apple slices keep each sandwich together.

Mistakes To Avoid

Cutting the apple slices too thick makes the “sandwiches” hard to bite and the peanut butter and granola squeeze out the sides instead of staying in place. The apples end up feeling heavy, and the layers don’t really stick together.

Slicing the apples unevenly causes some pieces to be much thinner than others, so the thin ones bend or crack when the peanut butter is spread on them. The result is broken tops and bottoms that won’t line up, and the filling falls out.

Leaving the apples wet after washing means water stays on the surface and mixes with the peanut butter. The peanut butter turns slippery instead of sticky, so the granola doesn’t grip and the sandwiches slide apart.

Loading on too much peanut butter seems fun, but it makes the layers slide and ooze out with the first bite. The apple slices can’t hold the weight, so the whole sandwich feels messy and hard to handle.