Caramel Apple Bark (Print version)
Sweet and salty caramel apple bark with chocolate, apple chips, pretzels, pecans, and a glossy caramel drizzle.
# Ingredients:
For the bark
01 -
12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
02 -
1 cup (35 g) apple chips, roughly broken
03 -
1 cup (45 g) mini pretzels, lightly crushed
04 -
1/2 cup (55 g) toasted pecans, chopped
05 -
11 oz (310 g) soft caramels, unwrapped
06 -
2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus 1 teaspoon more if needed
07 -
3 oz (85 g) white chocolate, melted
08 -
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper. Make space in the refrigerator for the pan before you start.
02 -
Place the semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until mostly melted. Stir until smooth.
03 -
Spread the melted chocolate on the parchment into a rectangle about 10 by 13 inches. Scatter the apple chips, pretzels, and pecans over the top, then press gently so they grip the chocolate.
04 -
Add the unwrapped caramels and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth and pourable. Add 1 teaspoon more cream if needed.
05 -
Drizzle the warm caramel over the bark in thin ribbons. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
06 -
Refrigerate for 45 minutes, or until firm. Lift the bark from the pan and break it into pieces. Store chilled in an airtight container.
# Good to know:
01 -
Apple chips give the bark a cleaner snap than fresh apples.
02 -
Let the bark stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.
03 -
Store between parchment layers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.