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Caramel Apple Bark with Pretzels

Caramel apple bark with pretzels combines cinnamon-spiced white chocolate, chewy dried apples, and crunchy pretzel pieces. A smooth caramel drizzle sets over the bark after a short chill in the refrigerator.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
chilling 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bark
  • 16 oz white chocolate baking bars, finely chopped
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 cup dried apples chopped
  • 1 cup mini pretzel twists broken into bite-size pieces
For the caramel drizzle
  • 4 oz soft caramels unwrapped
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

  • 1 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

Make the bark
  1. Line a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Put the white chocolate in a dry microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes; stir in the cinnamon.
  3. Spread the chocolate evenly over the parchment.
  4. Scatter the dried apples and pretzels over the chocolate and gently press them into it.
Make the caramel drizzle
  1. Combine the caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth and pourable, about 40 to 60 seconds.
  2. Drizzle the caramel over the bark.
  3. Refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes, until firm.
  4. Break into pieces to serve.

Notes

For the smoothest chocolate, keep the bowl completely dry. Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; freezer-friendly. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free white chocolate, caramels, and cream.