Description
Caramel Apple Bites are a delightful, bite-sized treat combining the crisp sweetness of fresh apples with rich, melted caramel and crunchy pretzels. Perfect for parties or snacking, these easy-to-make bites feature a delicious mix of textures and flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 38 mini twist or snap-style pretzels
- 1 bag Kraft caramels (about 36–40 caramels)
- 1 green apple
- 1 red apple
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to prepare for melting the caramel on the pretzels.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange Pretzels: Place the 38 mini pretzels on the baking sheet, spacing them apart to ensure even heating.
- Add Caramels: Unwrap each caramel and place one on the center of each pretzel, ready to melt.
- Bake Caramels: Bake the pretzels with caramels for 10 minutes until the caramel has softened and melted.
- Prepare Apples: While baking, clean, dry, core, and chop the green and red apples into pieces that are about 1 to 1½ inches. Leave the peel on for added texture and color. Soak the pieces briefly in water or Sprite to keep them from browning.
- Insert Toothpicks: After removing from the oven, insert a toothpick into the top of each apple piece with the peel side facing up. The toothpick should extend slightly from the bottom for easy handling.
- Assemble Bites: Press each apple piece with a toothpick gently into the melted caramel atop each pretzel, flattening slightly so the apple adheres well and covers more of the pretzel.
- Set and Serve: Allow the caramel apple bites to rest for at least 5 minutes so the caramel firms up a little before serving. Enjoy this fun, sweet treat at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a mix of green and red apples for colorful presentation and a balance of tart and sweet flavors.
- Soaking the apple pieces in Sprite or water helps prevent browning and maintains freshness.
- For easier serving, ensure toothpicks are securely inserted and extend sufficiently to avoid slipping.
- Store leftovers in a cool place to keep the caramel from becoming too sticky.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
