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Chocolate bark with pretzels, dried apples, pistachios, and caramel drizzle, sprinkled with flaky salt.

Caramel Apple Pretzel Bark


  • Author: Emma Hart
  • Total Time: 120
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A dreamy blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy elements combining caramel apples in a shareable, no-fuss dessert perfect for fall.


Ingredients

Scale

3 Granny Smith apples, diced
2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate, divided
3 cups pretzels (about half of a 10-oz bag)
16.5 oz caramel bits (about 1 1/2 bags)


Instructions

Prepare sheet: Line 13×18-inch baking sheet with parchment.

Melt chocolate base: Microwave 2 cups chocolate in 30-sec intervals, stirring until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for drizzle.

Create base layer: Spread melted chocolate evenly, press pretzels into warm chocolate.

Melt caramel: Heat caramel bits in 30-sec bursts, stirring until smooth.

Prep apples: Dice and pat very dry.

Mix caramel and apples: Fold apples into warm caramel.

Assemble layers: Pour caramel-apple over pretzel base, spread evenly.

Chill & set: Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Drizzle chocolate: Melt reserved chocolate and drizzle on top.

Final chill & serve: Chill 1-2 hours, then break or slice.

Notes

Dry apples well to avoid sogginess.
Work quickly with caramel as it thickens.
Use high-quality chocolate.
Refrigerate until fully set.
Best eaten within 24 hours.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: No Bake / Chill
  • Cuisine: American / Fall Treat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1/16 recipe)
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 26 g
  • Sodium: 130 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

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