Warm, gooey Rolo caramel melting over a crisp Granny Smith apple slice, all balanced on a crunchy pretzel: these Caramel Apple Bites are fall in one perfect little bite. All that classic caramel apple flavor without any of the sticky, messy stem-holding struggle.
You only need three ingredients, so there is no long grocery list or complicated technique standing between you and a crowd-pleasing snack. They come together in well under 20 minutes, which makes them a lifesaver when you need a fall treat in a hurry for a school party, game night, or last-minute get-together.
Helpful Tips
- Watch the caramels closely while baking: You want them soft and melty, not fully liquid, so check at the 4 minute mark and pull them the moment they look glossy and pliable.
- Cut the apple just before serving: Apples brown quickly once cut, so wait until you are ready to assemble to slice them, or toss the pieces in a little lemon juice if you need to prep ahead.
- Use a sturdy pretzel base: Square or waffle-style pretzels hold up best under the weight of the caramel and apple, so they are worth seeking out over thin pretzel sticks.
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Caramel Apple Bites
Ingredients
- 1 small bag pretzels
- 1 package Rolos or caramel candies
- 1 Granny Smith apple cut into 1” square bites
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° F(165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the pretzels, spaced out, on the baking sheet. Top with one caramel each. Bake for 5 minutes, until the caramel is soft and slightly melted.
- Top each with an apple slice and stick a toothpick in each to hold them together. Serve warm.
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