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The Best of Caramel Apples, Without the Mess!
My middle son is obsessed with caramel apples; theyโre his favorite! I love them too, but theyโre a lot of work. Thatโs where these caramel apple cups and my caramel apple bark come in.
They have all the classic flavors, but theyโre super easy to make! And my son? He might love them even more since theyโre so easy to pop in and eat!
With caramel-filled Rolosยฎ, crunchy pretzels, and tart Granny Smith apples, these bites are next-level delicious!
Ingredients
Hereโs what youโll need to make these easy Caramel Apple Bites:
- Pretzel snaps or twists: Fresh pretzels make all the difference. Both shapes work!
- Green apple: Firm apples like Granny Smith add a nice tart bite to balance the sweet caramel and chocolate.
- Rolos: Use fresh Rolos for the best results. If you donโt love chocolate, use a halved Wertherโs soft caramel instead.
Keeping Apples Fresh in Caramel Apple Bites
To stop the apples from turning brown immediately, soak them in salt water.
- Mix water and salt: Stir ยฝ teaspoon of salt into 1 cup of water.
- Soak: Let the diced apples sit in the salt water for 5 minutes.
- Rinse: After soaking, rinse the apples well under water.
Apple and Rolo Pretzel Bites: Tips
- Apple size: Cut apples the same size for even Caramel Apple Bites.
- Watch the oven: Chocolate can burn fast, so keep an eye on it.
- Work quickly: Add the apples right after the pretzels come out before the Rolos have a chance to firm up.
- Add salt: Sprinkle a little sea salt on top for more flavor.
- Try toppings: Add chopped nuts or coconut for extra crunch!
Storage
Enjoy these bites the same day theyโre made! Store any leftover diced apple pieces in an airtight container in the fridge, and theyโll stay fresh for up to a day. You can use them to make more bites later.
More Apple Treats:
Caramel Apple Bites
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Equipment
- Sheet pan (15" x 10") with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 20 Rolos unwrapped
- 20 pretzel snaps or twists
Instructionsย
- Leave the peel on the apple and cut it into small chunks. Mix 1 cup of water with 1/2 teaspoon salt and soak the apple chunks for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat the apple pieces completely dry.
- Preheat oven to 250ยฐF (120ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Place pretzels in a single layer on the prepared sheet. Put one Rolo on top of each pretzel and bake for 2โ4 minutes or until the Rolos are soft but not melted, see note 1.
- Make sure the apple pieces are completely dry, press a piece of apple onto each soft Rolo.
- Place the tray in the fridge for about 10 minutes to set quickly.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love this idea! I will try this with leftover Rolos or PB cups from Halloween. Do you think small homemade truffes would work, too? I mean, if they arenโt prone to melting.
Hmm Iโm not sure truffles would work, I think they might just melt, but if you give it a try let me know! Thanks so much Stephanie! ๐