Easy Caramel Apple Bites
Easy Caramel Apple Bites are a fun, mess-free twist on a fall favorite. Instead of wrestling with a full-sized caramel apple, you get bite-sized skewer of granny smith apple, and melted Rolo, on a pretzel. They’re perfect for parties, after-school treats, or holiday dessert trays, and they disappear fast.
Helpful Tips
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith: The tartness balances the sweetness of the caramel.
- Cut the apple pieces the same size: Cut the apple pieces so they’re all the same size, about 1 inch works well. If the pieces are too large, they’ll be awkward to eat in one bite. Keeping them uniform also helps everything stay balanced on the skewer.
- Don’t press to hard: If you press the apple down too firmly, the Rolo will squish out the sides and get messy. Gently push the apple just far enough to secure the skewer into the Rolo without flattening it.
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Caramel Apple Bites
Caramel Apple Bites are a fun, mess-free twist on a fall favorite. These bite-sized dessert skewers have a piece of granny smith apple and a melted Rolo on a pretzel.
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.
Notes
- If you have trouble with your apples turning brown you can dip them in a mixture of 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Dry them off before you add them to the pretzels.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.04mg
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How do you keep the apple pieces from turning brownish?
If you have trouble with your apples turning brown you can dip them in a mixture of lemon juice and water. Use 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. You will want to dry them off before you add them to the pretzels and caramel though.