Caramel Apple Salty Pretzels (Print)
Crisp apples, dips, and salty pretzels combine for a shareable, festive board packed with customizable flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Fresh Fruit
01 - 4 medium crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), sliced
02 - 1 lemon, juiced
→ Dips
03 - 1 cup prepared caramel sauce
04 - 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
05 - 1/2 cup cream cheese dip (optional)
→ Salty & Sweet Accompaniments
06 - 2 cups mini salted pretzels
07 - 1 cup graham crackers, broken into pieces
08 - 1 cup vanilla wafers or butter cookies
→ Toppings
09 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
10 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
11 - 1/4 cup toffee bits
12 - 1/4 cup rainbow or chocolate sprinkles
13 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Rinse and slice apples into wedges, then toss with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning.
02 - Display apple slices in a circular or fan pattern on a large wooden board or platter.
03 - Set small bowls filled with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and cream cheese dip on the assembled board.
04 - Fill the spaces around apples and dips with mini salted pretzels, broken graham crackers, and vanilla wafers.
05 - Provide small bowls with toasted pecans, mini chocolate chips, toffee bits, sprinkles, and flaky sea salt, or sprinkle toppings over the board as desired.
06 - Invite guests to dip apple slices or pretzels into the sauces and roll in selected toppings for a personalized treat.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Perfect for autumn parties and gatherings
- Customizable toppings for every taste
02 -
- Contains milk, wheat, and tree nuts—always check ingredients for allergens
- Prep apples last to keep them crisp and fresh on the board
03 -
- Drizzle caramel and chocolate sauce directly onto some apple slices for a decorative touch
- Swap in pears or sliced bananas for extra variety