These easy Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites are like caramel apples’ little half-brothers. They taste similar, but in the back of your mind, you just know…that they have different fathers. 🤣
Seriously, they are a fall or Halloween snack cheat code. Why? Because they have all the flavor and fun you get from caramel apples but in a bite-sized little package. They’re fun, easy, and festive.
Keep them in rotation from mid-September right through Halloween. You know what else? They make a fun treat for kids lunch boxes. Or save them for Halloween classroom parties.
By the way, are you looking for other cute Halloween treats? Check out our fun Halloween dirt cups with gummy worms or these Frankenstein Rice Krispies treats.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe…
- Can we be honest? Caramel apples aren’t all that. Okay, okay, they are, but only until you eat the last bite with caramel. Then you’re left with oxidized brown apple. Not with these bites. Instead, every single bite has caramel, apple, chocolate, and salty pretzel.
- Each bite has apples, pretzels, and Rolos for that sweet, salty, and gooey bite. They’re literally so easy that anyone can make them.
Ingredients
- Pretzels – Mini Twists or snaps.
- Rolo Candies – Chocolate and caramel candy.
- Apples – Granny Smith apples are more tart, which goes perfectly with the sweet candy.
- Lemon Juice – Keeps the apples from turning brown.
- Water
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the apples into small, bite-sized pieces. To help prevent browning, soak the apple pieces in a bowl of water and lemon juice for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry before using.
Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place one unwrapped Rolo candy in the center of each pretzel.
Bake for 5 minutes, or until the Rolos begin to soften but are not completely melted.
Remove from the oven and immediately press one apple piece into the center of each softened Rolo. Enjoy!
Top Tip
Soak the apples in lemon water for 5 minutes to help prevent browning, then pat them dry before adding to the pretzel bites.
Storage
Caramel apple pretzel bites are best when eaten the same day.
Other No Bake Desserts You’ll Love
- No Bake Mixed Berry Cheesecake
- Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
- Lemon Mousse Recipe
- Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
- Easy Oreo Delight
FAQ
These bites are best when eaten the same day to avoid them getting soggy. If they sit for too long, the apples can release moisture.
The apples will turn brown if they sit for too long. This is called oxidation. To prevent this, soak the diced apples in the water-lemon solution for about 5 minutes.
We like Granny Smith apples because they’re tart. That works incredibly well with the sweetness of the Rolos candy. You can also use a sweeter apple like Honeycrisp or Gala.
Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 48 Mini Pretzels
- 48 Rolos Candy
- 2 Large Granny Smith Apples Diced
- 1 Cup Water optional
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the apples into small, bite-sized pieces. To help prevent browning, soak the apple pieces in a bowl of water and lemon juice for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry before using.
- Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place one unwrapped Rolo candy in the center of each pretzel.
- Bake for 5 minutes, or until the Rolos begin to soften but are not completely melted.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press one apple piece into the center of each softened Rolo. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you skip the lemon water, serve the pretzel bites as soon as possible after assembling to help prevent the apples from browning.
- These are best enjoyed the same day they are made.
- This recipe can easliy be doubled.
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