Apple Pretzel Bites
These Apple Pretzel Bites are sweet, salty, crunchy and so easy to make. With just five ingredients, these bites are perfect for an easy snack or dessert!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (see note below)
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 apples (such as Granny smith, fuji, or honey crisp)
- 48 mini pretzel twists
- 48 Rolo candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250℉. Line two large baking pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice and water. Set aside.
- Core each apple, then cut into 8 slices per apple, and then cut each slice into 3 cubes (so you will end up with 48 cubes). Place the apples into the water mixture for 5-10 minutes and then remove and dry completely. Note: this step is optional but will prevent browning of the apples once they are assembled.
- While the apples are soaking, place 48 pretzels onto the prepared baking pans. Place one rolo on top of each pretzel. Once the apples are dry, bake the pretzels for 2-3 minutes, or until the rolos start to soften (keep an eye on the oven so they don't melt).
- Remove from the oven and place an apple cube, skin side up, on top of each rolo, pressing down lightly. Repeat with remaining apple cubes. Allow to set at room temperature for 10-20 minutes or in the refrigerator if you don't want a gooey mess when enjoying.
Notes
- Making a water bath with lemon juice and water is optional, but will prevent the apples from browning once the bites are assembled.
- You can store these bites at room temperature for the first 6-8 hours, but after that, leftovers will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- See my tips and tricks for making these Apple Pretzel Bites above the recipe box.