Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites

This easy to make 5 ingredient Caramel Apple Bites recipe is a perfect snack or treat for any fall parties and gatherings. The pretzel bites combine the creamy sweetness of a caramel with the tartness of an apple and salty crunch of the pretzel for a standout party treat!

For more party snacks try my Monster Eye Rolo pretzels, Christmas Rolo pretzels, savory Chex Mix and Christmas Chex Mix with M&M’s.

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Caramel Apple Bites

These baked caramel and chocolate pretzels are so quick and easy to make and have a delightful blend of flavors that are like mini candy apple pretzels.

Crunchy pretzel snaps provide the perfect base for a melted velvety caramel square, a slice of apple pressed in, then topped with drizzled chocolate, and pieces of peanuts.

Whip up these caramel coated pretzel bites and watch them fly off the plates, as guests cannot resist popping them into their mouth! Great to make for kids & parties!

Also try my popular chocolate party treats like Reese’s peanut butter bark, caramel chocolate Turtle bark, reindeer bark, Christmas Popcorn and easy crockpot candy

Ingredients

• Pretzel Snaps
• Caramel Squares – use Kraft caramel squares or generic ones
• Apples – I used Granny Smith apples cut into small squares, use your favorite apple
• Peanuts – chopped into pieces
• Semi Sweet Chocolate – chocolate chips melted for the chocolate drizzle topping or use chocolate melting wafer

How To Make Caramel Apple Bites

STEP ONE – Preheat the oven to 275°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

STEP TWO – Lay the pretzel snaps out onto the tray in a single layer, spacing them out about 1-inch apart.

STEP THREE – Top each pretzel with an unwrapped caramel square.

STEP FOUR – Transfer the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the caramels are soft. The caramels will expand but don’t over bake it to where it is fully melted and spills out over the entire pretzel.

STEP FIVE – While the pretzels and caramels are in the oven, core and cut the apples into 1-inch cubes and soak in lemon juice or salt water to help prevent it from browning.

STEP SIX – Drain the water out and then pat the apples dry with a paper towel.

STEP SEVEN – Remove the caramel pretzels from the oven and immediately top each one with an apple piece, gently pressing them down into the caramel so it sticks.

STEP EIGHT – Microwave the semisweet chocolate chips or melting wafers in a microwave safe piping bag on a low or defrost setting until smooth. Massage the bag at each interval to ensure even heating.

STEP NINE – Cut a small piece of the tip of the bag and then drizzle over the caramel pretzels.

STEP TEN – Immediately sprinkle chopped peanuts all over the bites. You can transfer the prepared bites onto a clean parchment paper before the chocolate sets OR you can let the chocolate set and then break the excess pieces off. Allow to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Storage Instructions

This recipe is best eaten the same day it is prepared. The longer it sits, the moisture from the apples will come out.

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