Description
This Easy Caramel Apple Bark is the ultimate no-bake fall treat—crunchy, sweet, salty, and ready in under 30 minutes! Made with crisp apples, pretzels, melted chocolate, and buttery caramel, it’s festive enough for parties yet simple enough for everyday snacking. A perfect crowd-pleaser for Halloween, school events, or cozy autumn nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced and patted dry
- 2 cups mini pretzels, roughly crushed
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet or white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- Sea salt, for garnish (optional)
Optional toppings:
- Chopped nuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Candy pieces
Instructions
- Prep the pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Layer pretzels: Scatter crushed pretzels evenly across the pan.
- Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate in 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour over pretzels and spread evenly.
- Add apples & caramel: Arrange apple slices on top. Melt caramel with cream until smooth and drizzle over apples. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Chill & break: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until set. Break into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Pat apple slices very dry to prevent chocolate from seizing.
- Don’t overheat chocolate—melt gently until smooth.
- Use fresh pretzels for the best crunch.
- Customize with nuts, candy, or dried fruit for variety.
- Store in the fridge for freshness; avoid leaving at room temp too long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Fall Recipes
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Bark, Easy Fall Treats, No Bake Apple Dessert, Pretzel Chocolate Bark, Caramel Apple Snacks