Description
Caramel Apple Bark with Pretzels is a deliciously sweet and salty treat featuring layers of melted semi-sweet chocolate, crunchy pretzel sticks, fresh chopped green apples, and rich caramel sauce, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Add-ins and Toppings
- 2 cups long pretzel sticks
- 2 green apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into chunks
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil: Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well after each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Spread chocolate base: Pour half of the melted chocolate mixture evenly into the lined baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it into an even layer.
- Add pretzel layer: While the chocolate is still soft, gently press pretzel sticks evenly into the chocolate layer.
- Top with apples: Sprinkle the chopped green apple chunks evenly over the pretzels.
- Drizzle caramel sauce: Evenly drizzle the caramel sauce over the apple and pretzel layer.
- Drizzle remaining chocolate: Pour the remaining melted chocolate mixture over the caramel layer to cover it in a luscious layer.
- Sprinkle sea salt: Garnish the entire surface with sea salt flakes to enhance the sweet and salty flavor contrast.
- Set the bark: Allow the bark to cool and set at room temperature for a few hours or refrigerate until firm.
- Break into pieces and serve: Once fully set, break the bark into bite-sized pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Notes
- Using a microwave to melt chocolate must be done carefully to avoid burning; stir frequently.
- Ensure apples are dry to prevent sogginess in the bark.
- For a firmer bark, refrigerate it until fully set before breaking.
- Substitute caramel sauce with vegan caramel for a vegan-friendly option.
- Store bark in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
