Caramel "Apple" Bites
These little caramel “apple” bites have a surprise inside: a green grape! Dip them in caramel and chopped peanuts for an easy fall treat, or freeze them for a fun little cold bite.
Ingredients
- 24 green seedless grapes
- 24 pretzel sticks
- ½ cup thick caramel sauce, for dipping
- ½ cup finely chopped peanuts
- Optional toppings: crushed cookies, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or other chopped nuts
Instructions
- Wash the grapes and dry them thoroughly so the caramel sticks.
- Insert a pretzel stick into one end of each grape.
- Place the caramel sauce and chopped peanuts in separate small bowls.
- Holding each grape by its pretzel stick, dip it into the caramel, then into the chopped peanuts or your topping of choice.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray. Serve immediately, or freeze until firm for a cold treat.
Notes
- Caramel: A thick caramel sauce works best. Thin, pourable sauce may slide off the grapes.
- Make ahead: For the frozen version, prepare 1–2 days ahead. Freeze in a single layer, then cover or transfer to an airtight freezer container.
- Pretzel texture: Pretzel sticks may soften during storage. Serve soon after assembling for the most crunch.
- Topping options: Try crushed Biscoff cookies, chopped pecans, crushed pretzels, or fall sprinkles.