Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites
Experience the delightful combination of sweet and salty with these Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites, a perfect fall treat for any occasion. Each bite features a crunchy pretzel base topped with rich caramel, tart apple chunks, and a luscious drizzle of chocolate. These treats are not only easy to make but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite nuts or even swap apples for other fruits like pears. Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a cozy night in, or looking for a fun snack for kids, these bites are sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings (48 bites) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 50 pretzel snaps
- 50 Kraft’s caramel squares, unwrapped
- 3 granny smith apples, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup finely chopped peanuts (optional)
- ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Arrange pretzel snaps on the tray, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Place a caramel square on each pretzel.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until caramels soften without melting over the edges.
- While baking, core and cut apples into 1-inch cubes and soak in lemon juice.
- Drain apples and pat dry.
- Once out of the oven, press an apple cube onto each caramel.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe piping bag, then drizzle over the bites.
- Optionally sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before cooling completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pretzel bites (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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