Caramel Apple Bites with Tart Granny Smith Apples and Pretzel Crunch
By Mason Brooks
Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
13 min
Servings
6
Level
Easy
Choose fresh Granny Smith apples and other crisp green apples. The crisp apple pieces complement the sweet, soft caramel filling in these no-cook caramel apple appetizers. Other apple appetizers skewered on toothpicks feature apple pieces and a Rolo candy on top of a mini pretzel for sweet and salty flavors.
Mini pretzel twists are used as a starting point. One Rolo chocolate is added to each pretzel twist and warmed but not fully melted in the oven. An apple is cut into 1-inch chunks. Lemon juice is added to keep apple chunks from browning. Toothpicks are used to assemble the snack. Individual pieces are treats, not whole caramel apples.
Keep an eye on the Rolos. You want them soft enough to push pieces of apple into but not so soft that they start fusing with each other. Three to five minutes in a 275-degree oven works well for the Rolos. The biggest problem people have with this recipe is overbaking the sheet pan, which makes the Rolos too soft and causes them to fuse.
Serve ready-to-eat appetizers on the same day they are made, especially for Halloween and other functions and charcuterie boards. Appetizers that can be stored will get soft. Leftover apple slices can be stored in the refrigerator, and new appetizers can be made the next day with leftover pretzels and Rolos.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Tart Granny Smith apples offer a crunchy texture that isn't overwhelmed by the Rolo candy.
- Mini pretzel twists add a salty flavor to apple slices, A few pantry ingredients can be used to make a snack with both sweet and salty flavors.
- Lemon juice keeps apple chunks from turning brown and preserves the appearance of fresh apples and other ingredients as you make pretzels and candy.
- Each Rolo candy melts slowly in the oven to add texture to apples without having to prepare or dip apples in homemade caramel.
- The small size means a package of pretzels and a package of Rolos can feed several people at a party.
- Firm apples, candies, and pretzels have few ingredients, Toothpicks allow small servings of foods with few ingredients.
Ingredients
- •2 green Granny Smith apples
- •1 package mini pretzels (twists)
- •1 package Rolo candies
- •lemon juice
- •toothpicks
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.
- 2
Place pretzels in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 3
Top each pretzel with a Rolo.
- 4
Bake for 3-5 minutes, or until the Rolo is soft but not melted.
- 5
Dice the apple into 1-inch chunks.
- 6
Drizzle lemon juice over the apple to help keep the apples from turning brown.
- 7
Place an apple chunk on the end of a toothpick and press it into the Rolo.
- 8
Repeat with the remaining Rolos and pretzels.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
81
Protein
1g
Fat
2g
Carbs
15g
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