Caramel Apple Bark

Name: Caramel Apple Bark
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, finely chopped; 1 1/2 c. mini pretzels, divided; 2 c. (340 g.) dark chocolate chips; 1/4 c. store-bought or homemade caramel sauce; Flaky sea salt (optional)

By Anya PtacekPublished: Oct 10, 2024

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chocolate bark with apple pieces, pretzels and caramel

PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Yields:

10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

360

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preview for Our Caramel Apple Bark Has The Perfect Sweet-Salty Balance

What could be better than a chocolate-covered pretzel? How about this chocolate-covered pretzel bark with fresh green apple and a salty caramel drizzle. For this recipe, I soaked the apple in lightly salted water before adding it to the bark, which prevents it from becoming brown and helps the bark keep for much longer. Although, once you start snacking, it might not last that long anyway. This bark is the perfect treat to have on hand for your afternoon sugar cravings, midnight snack, and everything in between. You’re going to want to save this recipe… trust me.

Want to get ahead of party planning? This bark can be made up to 1 day ahead of time.

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PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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Ingredients

1 tsp.
kosher salt
1
Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups
mini pretzels, divided
2 cups
(340 g.) dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup
store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
Flaky sea salt (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium bowl, mix salt with 1 c. water. Add apple and let sit 5 to 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, then rinse apples under cold water.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, place 1 c. pretzels in a resealable plastic bag. Using a rolling pin or heavy skillet, crush pretzels until fine crumbs form. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Step 3In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave chips in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute total.
4. Step 4Spread melted chocolate over pretzels with an offset spatula or a butter knife. Top with remaining whole pretzels and apples.
5. Step 5In a small heatproof bowl, microwave caramel sauce until a drizzling consistency forms, about 30 seconds. Drizzle over bark. Sprinkle with sea salt (if using).
6. Step 6Refrigerate bark until set, at least 20 minutes or up to 1 day.