Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites

Savor the perfect blend of sweet and salty with Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites. They are a delightful snack or party treat for fall!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword apple, bites, caramel, pretzel

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Setting time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 55kcal

Equipment

Baking tray
piping bag

Ingredients

50 pretzel snaps
50 caramel squares unwrapped - like Kraft’s
3 granny smith apples cored and cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup peanuts finely chopped
⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate melting wafers

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Spread the pretzels on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Try to space them out giving ½ “ to 1” between each pretzel to allow for the melting of the caramel.
Top each of the pretzels with a caramel square.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the caramels have softened but aren’t completely melted. They will expand a bit as they warm, but you don’t want a gooey mess with a tray full of liquid caramel.
Prepare the apples while the pretzels are baking. Chop and then soal in lemon juice or salt water to help to keep them from browning.
Drain the apples from the water and pat dry.
When the pretzels are done baking, remove and immediately add a piece of apple to the top of each melted caramel. Press into the caramel so that once the caramel cools it will hold the apple in place.
Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe dish on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring inbetween each interval until smooth and glossy.
Transfer to a piping bag or decorating bottle fitting with a small round tip.
Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the bites in any pattern you desire.
Immediately sprinkle with chopped peanuts while the chocolate is warm so that it will hold the peanuts once it sets.
Allow the bites to cool completely before serving.

Notes

This recipe can be adapted for any quantity you need for your event. It can be cut down in half or ¼ or expanded to double or triple - depending on your needs.
This will work with any flavor of chocolate - there are so many to choose from.
Try changing it up by using any type of pretzels, Rolos instead of caramel squares, almond bark instead of chocolate chips, different candy bars, or any type of nuts you prefer. This recipe is very easy to adapt based on your preferences.
Refrigerating is not recommended as the caramel will become too hard and the pretzels will soften in the damp air.

STORING

Because apples tend to brown when sitting out, this recipe is best enjoyed immediately after prepared. Also, the moisture of the apples will come out as they sit which can soften the pretzels. I don’t recommend making these ahead of time.

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