One of my favorite treats are caramel apples. There are many different variations from sticking to a classic apple dipped in caramel to adding chocolate and candy. When I came across this twist from www.thekusilife.com I knew I had to give them a try. They are easy to make and very delicious. I ended up making them for a movie night at a friend's house. They were the perfect bite size treat to munch on during the movie. Everyone loved them. I made mine gluten free to accommodate a friend. Snyder's Pretzels make a great gluten free option that I think taste better than the original. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 large green apples
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 bag of Rolo candies, unwrapped
- 60 mini pretzel twists (I used gluten free but you can use regular)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Dice up the apples into bite size pieces. Place the apples in a bowl with the water and lemon juice. Allow the apples to soak for a few minutes to help prevent browning. Remove the apples from the water and pat dry with a paper towel or dry them using a salad spinner. Next, place the pretzels on the lined cookie sheet in a single layer. Place a Rolo on top of each pretzel. Carefully place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 3 minutes to allow the Rolo to soften but not melt. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven. Place an apple piece on top of each Rolo and press down slightly. Allow the bites to cool completely. You can place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator to speed the cooling process, about 10 - 20 minutes. Take the bites out of the refrigerator 5 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container. Best if eaten the same day. Enjoy!