September 12, 2023

Desserts

Snacks

Caramel Apple Bites

These Caramel Apple Bites come together with just three simple ingredients and are the best sweet snack to have stored in your fridge. They are crunchy, sweet and have the best sweet and sour taste that the whole family is sure to love.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Caramel Apple Bites come together with just three simple ingredients.
These no bake bites are dairy free and can easily be made vegan or gluten free.
They take less than 5 minutes to assemble.
Made with my dairy free vegan coconut caramel sauce.
These little bites are salty, sweet and a bit of sour from the granny smith apple.
A great recipe to make as we transition into fall.
If you loved this recipe, check out my chocolate covered apple bites!

Ingredients And Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Caramel Apple Bites. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

Feel free to use your favorite type of pretzels for this recipe. I prefer to use the thinner ones for the best texture. If you are gluten free, be sure to use a certified gluten free pretzel.

You can use store bought caramel, or you can make my homemade coconut caramel sauce that is vegan and gluten free.

I recommend using granny smith green apples for this recipe.

all three ingredients that you need to make these caramel apple bites.

How To Make

ONE: Spread a generous amount of caramel the pretzel and set them on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper.

pretzel on a baking sheet, topped with caramel and a thin green apple.

TWO: Add on a thinly sliced green apple and place in the fridge to firm up, about 10 minutes and enjoy!

Tips And Tricks

Using a thing pretzel and a thin green apple slice creates the yummiest texture.

If using my homemade caramel recipe, I recommend making it the day before or a few hours before at least so it can firm up in the fridge. This makes it scoopable and spreadable.

How To Serve And Store

Serve these Caramel Apple Bites once the caramel is firm enough and doesn’t drip from the edges.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 4-5 days.

a bowl that is filled with caramel apple bites.

Taste And Texture

These Caramel Apple Bites are sweet, salty and slightly tangy. The caramel has a subtle coconut flavor because it’s made with all coconut ingredients but tastes just like caramel.

The texture is crisp, crunchy and creamy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use chewy caramel bites instead of homemade?

Yes, totally! If using this method, place the caramel piece on the pretzel and bake in the oven at 350F for a few minutes, or until the caramel has slightly melted. Then place the apple on top and enjoy.

What is the homemade caramel?

I used my homemade coconut caramel recipe that you can find here.

Do the apples turn brown?

Only slightly, but if stored in the fridge they will last up to 5 days.

Other Recipes You May Like

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Caramel Apple Bites

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PREP TIME:

5 minutes

COOK TIME:

5 minutes

TOTAL TIME:

10 minutes

Author - Hannah

Ingredients

1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced
15 thin salted pretzels
15 tbsp of coconut caramel, or store-bought caramels, see notes below

SCALE:

YIELDS:

15 bites

Directions

Spread a generous amount of coconut caramel on each pretzel and set them on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper.
Add on a thinly sliced green apple and place in the fridge to firm up, about 10 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

Using a thing pretzel and a thin green apple slice creates the yummiest texture.
If using my homemade caramel recipe, I recommend making it the day before or a few hours before at least so it can firm up in the fridge. This makes it scoopable and spreadable.