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Easy Caramel Apple Bark

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A delightful fusion of rich chocolate, gooey caramel, crunchy pretzels, and fresh apples, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

  • 2 Granny Smith Apples, cubed
  • 1 cup of water plus 1 tablespoon (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
  • 25 caramel squares
  • 2 cups pretzels

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large (13×18) baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
  2. Make Lemon Water: Fill a bowl with 1 cup of water and stir in the lemon juice until combined.
  3. Chop Apples: Core and chop the apples into 1 1/2-inch cubes. As you chop, transfer them to the bowl with lemon water to keep them from browning.
  4. Melt Chocolate: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 cups of the chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  5. Spread Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly to cover the bottom.
  6. Add Pretzels: Top the chocolate layer with pretzels, pressing them slightly into the chocolate so they stick.
  7. Dry Apples: Drain the apples, place them on paper towels, and pat them dry thoroughly.
  8. Melt Caramel: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel squares and 1 teaspoon of water. Heat for 30 seconds, stir, and continue heating in 15-second increments until smooth.
  9. Layer Caramel: Drizzle the melted caramel over the pretzel layer, spreading it as needed.
  10. Add Apples: Place the dried apple cubes in a single layer over the caramel, gently pressing them into the bark.
  11. Final Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in the same manner as before, then drizzle it over the apple layer.
  12. Chill: Refrigerate the bark for a few hours until fully set. Once set, cut into squares using a sharp knife.

Notes

Quality chocolate and completely drying apples are key for the best results.

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