Description
Caramel Apple Bacon Burger with Peanut Butter Swirl – A gourmet burger combining sweet caramel and apple with savory bacon and peanut butter. Crafted for discerning home chefs seeking restaurant-quality results with indulgent sweet and savory balance.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 70/30 fat ratio)
6 slices thick-cut bacon
1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
1/4 cup caramel sauce
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
4 hamburger buns (brioche recommended)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates
2. Form ground beef into 4 equal patties, season generously with salt and pepper
3. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning frequently until crispy (8-10 minutes)
4. Drain bacon on paper towels and set aside
5. Grill burger patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F
6. While burgers cook, gently heat peanut butter in microwave-safe bowl in 10-second increments until smooth
7. Toast hamburger buns lightly on the grill
8. Assemble burgers: bottom bun, burger patty, crispy bacon, apple slices, drizzle of caramel sauce and peanut butter swirl, top bun
9. Serve immediately with suggested sides
Notes
For best results, use grass-fed beef with good fat distribution for juiciness.
Choose firm apples like Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness.
Don’t overheat peanut butter – it should be warm and pourable, not hot.
Balance is key: use caramel sparingly to avoid overpowering other flavors.
PIN THIS RECIPE: Save to your Pinterest boards for your gourmet collection!
FOLLOW CRENNRECIPES: For chef-tested recipes that deliver restaurant results every time.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Gourmet Burgers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg