Description

These Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites are a delightful combination of salty pretzels, gooey caramel, tart apple pieces, and a drizzle of smooth white chocolate. Perfect as a sweet and salty snack or party treat, they offer a wonderful mix of textures and flavors with an optional cinnamon and nut garnish for an extra touch of indulgence.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

50 small pretzels
25 soft caramels, unwrapped
1/2 cup finely diced apple pieces (firm, tart variety)

Toppings and Garnishes

1/2 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/4 cup crushed pretzels or nuts (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Arrange Pretzels and Caramels: Place half of the pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet and top each one with a single unwrapped caramel.
Bake Caramels: Bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes, just until the caramels become soft and pliable but not fully melted, ensuring they hold their shape.
Add Apple Pieces and Top: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and quickly press a small piece of the finely diced apple onto each softened caramel, then sandwich each with another pretzel to form bites.
Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts by heating in short intervals and stirring in between until smooth and glossy.
Decorate Bites: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the assembled pretzel bites, then sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with crushed pretzels or nuts if using, adding flavor and texture contrast.
Cool and Set: Allow the pretzel bites to cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator so the caramel firms up and the chocolate sets before serving.

Notes

Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor contrast with the sweet caramel and chocolate.
White chocolate chips can be substituted with candy melts or even milk chocolate if preferred.
Optional cinnamon and crushed nut garnishes enhance the flavor and add a nice crunch.
Serve these bites at room temperature or slightly chilled for best texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.