Each of these five peanut-butter-based spreads pairs well with crisp, sweet Washington apple varieties including Braeburns, Fujis, Galas, Red Delicious, and Golden Delicious apples. To serve, spread the mixtures on apple slices or use them as a dip with the fruit.

Ingredients:

(see below)

Method:

Oriental Spread
Combine 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1 teaspoon minced green onion, 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil and dash hot red pepper sauce.
Peanut Butter Chutney-Spread
Combine 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons chutney, and 2 teaspoons minced green onion.
Gorp Spread
Combine 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 teaspoons honey, and 1 tablespoon raisins. Mexican Peanut Spread
Combine 1/4 cup peanut butter, 2 teaspoons chopped green chilies and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro.
Sweet Pickle Spread
Combine 1/4 cup peanut butter with 2 teaspoons minced sweet pickles.

Thanks to the Washington Apple Website for this recipe.