Description
Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites are a sweet and salty no-bake fall treat made with crisp apples, soft caramel, and crunchy pretzels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 apples (any crisp variety – like Honeycrisp or Fuji), chopped into cubes
- 30 mini pretzels
- 15 soft caramel candies (or ~½ cup melted caramel sauce)
- 15 wooden toothpicks or mini skewers
- Optional: melted chocolate for drizzle
- Lemon juice (to prevent apples from browning)
- 1 tbsp water (for melting caramel)
Instructions
- Cut apples into bite-sized cubes and toss with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramel candies with 1 tbsp water in 30-second intervals until smooth, stirring between each interval.
- Layer a mini pretzel, an apple cube, and top with another pretzel. Drizzle with melted caramel or dip the top pretzel before assembling.
- Insert a toothpick or mini skewer through the center to hold the stack together. Allow the caramel to cool and set.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with sea salt for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- These bites are perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites, Fall Treat, No-Bake Dessert, Sweet and Salty Snack