Description
Delightful Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites, a perfect mix of sweet and savory that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 Granny Smith apples (or Fuji/Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add warm water and knead until smooth.
- Let It Rise: Cover and let the dough rise for 60 minutes until doubled in size.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: Combine sugar, butter, and cream in a pan over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
- Form the Bites: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll small balls of dough, insert apple slice, and seal.
- Boil the Bites: Boil water, add baking soda, and cook bites for about 30 seconds each.
- Bake: Place on a greased baking sheet, brush with butter, sprinkle salt, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Drizzle with Caramel: Allow to cool slightly, drizzle with caramel, and enjoy!
Notes
These bites can be served warm or cooled, and make great gifts when packaged nicely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: caramel, apple, pretzel, snack, dessert, sweet, salty