Description
Delight in these irresistible Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites, combining the perfect balance of sweet caramel, crisp apples, and salty pretzels for a snack that’s both crunchy and chewy. These bite-sized treats are easy to make and ideal for parties, gatherings, or a fun family dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel and Pretzel Base
- 44 caramels (1 bag)
- 44 snap pretzels
Apple Topping
- 2 Honeycrisp apples
- Sprite or lemon juice (optional, for preventing browning)
Instructions
- Prepare Pretzel Base: On a cookie sheet, lay out the pretzels in neat rows, spacing them slightly apart to allow room for the caramels to melt evenly.
- Add Caramel Topping: Unwrap all the caramels and place one on top of each pretzel, ensuring they are centered for even melting.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (about 120 degrees Celsius) to gently melt the caramels without burning them.
- Prepare Apples: Cut the Honeycrisp apples into small bite-sized pieces. Optional: To prevent browning, soak the pieces in a bowl of Sprite or lemon juice briefly, then pat dry completely to avoid excess moisture.
- Skewer Apples: Insert a toothpick into each apple piece for easy handling and assembly after baking.
- Bake Caramel Pretzels: Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 5 to 6 minutes until the caramels are soft but not melted completely.
- Assemble Bites: Once caramels are soft, carefully press each apple piece with toothpick through the center of the caramel-coated pretzel, securing the bite together.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly to set, then enjoy the perfect sweet and salty snack!
Notes
- Best eaten within 1-3 hours of assembly to prevent the apples from sweating and separating from the caramel.
- Using Honeycrisp apples provides a sweet and crisp contrast, but other firm apple varieties like Granny Smith or Fuji can also be used.
- If you want to avoid browning without Sprite, a lemon water soak works just as well.
- Serve immediately or store covered at room temperature for a short time; refrigeration may cause sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: caramel apple, pretzel bites, sweet and salty snack, party snacks, easy desserts, fall treats
