Description
These delightful Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites provide the perfect balance of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy textures. Featuring crisp Granny Smith apples, buttery melted caramel, and a salty pretzel base, these bite-sized treats are finished with a rich chocolate drizzle and toasted peanuts. Ideal for autumn gatherings or a fun family activity, they offer a sophisticated flavor profile with minimal effort and great visual appeal, making them the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
50 pretzel snaps
50 caramel squares, unwrapped
3 Granny Smith apples, diced small
1/4 cup finely chopped toasted peanuts
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the pretzel snaps in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Place one unwrapped caramel square on top of each pretzel snap.
Bake for 3 to 5 minutes, or just until the caramels are soft and starting to melt but not losing their shape.
Remove from the oven and immediately press a small cube of fresh Granny Smith apple firmly into the center of each softened caramel.
Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the apples while the caramel is still sticky.
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the assembled bites using a spoon or piping bag.
Notes
Ensure you dice the apples small enough to sit securely on the caramel. If you are not serving immediately, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to prevent the apple from browning. Use firm, tart apples for the best contrast against the sweet caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg