Caramel Apple Bark with Pretzels

5 Stars (1 Review)

Yield: 20 large pieces

prep time: 10

cook time: 10

total time: 20

Enjoy the flavors of caramel apples in this easy-to-make and easy-to-eat Caramel Apple Bark! It features a rich chocolate base that's topped with sweet, gooey caramel and crisp apple bits, plus a sprinkling of crispy, salty pretzels. A fun, sweet & savory treat!

Ingredients

8 ounces good quality dark chocolate chips
8 ounces chocolate bark roughly chopped
2 cups melting caramels such as individually wrapped Kraft Baking Caramels or Kraft Caramel Bits
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2½ cups diced green apple divided
1 cup mini pretzels or chopped pretzels
½ teaspoon sea salt flakes such Maldon Sea Salt Flakes

Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Add the dark chocolate chips and chocolate bark to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
Spread the chocolate into a ¼” thick layer on the prepared baking sheet and place the chocolate in the fridge to chill while you prepare the caramel.
Add the melting caramels and heavy cream to a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring often, until the caramel is smooth and melted, about 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 2 cups of the green apple.
Spread the caramel apple mixture over the chilled chocolate layer and then sprinkle it with the remaining ½ cup diced apple, plus the mini pretzels and sea salt flakes.
Return the bark to the fridge and chill until the caramel is firmly set, 1-2 hours.
Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days - just know that the textures of the fresh apple and crispy pretzels will diminish with time.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 236kcal Carbohydrates: 36g Protein: 3g Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 5g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 7mg Sodium: 188mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 29g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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