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Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad

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This Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad recipe is a delicious way to enjoy a taste of fall with crunchy apples, candied pretzels, and sweet caramel sauce.

Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad

When it’s apple season, we enjoy eating as many apples as we can in as many ways as we can. It’s fun to buy different varieties to see which one is our favorite. A visit to an apple orchard offers up the most choices.

This Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad is my own fun spin on the apple snicker’s salad recipe and is the fall version of my Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad. Instead of the snickers, I added sugared toffee pretzels!

How To Make Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad

Pretzel Salad Mixture

Start by making the sugared toffee pretzels for the salad. Put brown sugar, chopped pretzels and chopped pecans in a bowl.

Melted Butter

Pour in melted butter and mix everything together.

Caramelized Pretzels

Spread the mixture on a large baking sheet with sides (I used my jelly roll pan). Bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes.

Sugared Toffee Pretzels

Allow the mixture to cool and then break it into small pieces.

diced apples

Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Then, beat in the caramel sauce until smooth.

Fold in the whipped topping. Cut enough apples to make three cups. I used two large apples.

Candied Pretzels and Pecans

Mix the cooled pretzels into the salad.

Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad in bowls

Scoop into small bowls and top with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

This Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad recipe is a delicious way to enjoy a taste of fall with crunchy apples, candied pretzels, and sweet caramel sauce.

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Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad Recipe | thegunnysack.com

Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad

Yield: 15
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes

This salad is best when eaten right away, so make it the same day you plan to serve it. You can keep the sugared pretzels, cream cheese mixture, and diced apples separate until ready to serve.

Ingredients

Sugared Pretzels:

  • 1 cup pretzels, roughly chopped (measure after chopping)
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped (measure after chopping)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup butter, melted

Cream Cheese Mixture:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
  • 3 cups diced apples, about 2 large apples
  • ½ cup caramel sauce, I used Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
  • 3 cups whipped topping or whipped cream

Instructions

Sugared Pretzels:

  1. Mix together crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, brown sugar and melted butter.
  2. Spread in a large baking sheet with sides (I used my jelly roll pan) and bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool and then break it into small pieces.

Cream Cheese Mixture:

  1. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Beat in the caramel sauce until smooth.
  3. Fold in whipped topping.
  4. Stir in the diced apples and sugared pretzels
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 323Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 215mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 27gProtein: 2g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Salad

Here are some more of my apple recipes to check out:

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Apple Tarts | Apple Bars | Caramel Apple Truffles

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Comments

  1. Val says

    May 2, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    Made this for a salad luncheon the other night for our sorority & it was a big hit. Can’t wait to make the strawberry pecan pretzel salad now.

    Reply
  2. Ann says

    October 29, 2017 at 8:54 am

    Delicious!! I made it and took to a fall pot luck and it got lots of compliments!!

    Reply
    • Russell says

      November 22, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      How many servings/people does this recipe feed? I am making this for Thanksgiving tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        November 22, 2017 at 10:50 pm

        It really depends on how much people take! 🙂 I have it listed as 12-15 servings. Happy Thanksgiving! ~Tonia

        Reply
  3. Debra says

    September 9, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    I’m going to try this next weekend for a Fall cookout- I’m going to change it up by using gluten free pretzels – Snyder’s brand/ Hoping for good results since gf products seem to get soggier than regular……fingers crossed!

    Reply
  4. Vicky says

    June 3, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Recipe is no longer here. I have made this before. Delicious! Saved in a folder in my email but it’s not here. HELP.

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      June 3, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      Are you using a mobile device to view the blog post? Try clicking on the “Read More” button under the photo.

      Reply
  5. Charlotte says

    May 27, 2016 at 9:07 am

    Can’t get the recipe to come up. 🙁

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      May 30, 2016 at 10:49 am

      I’m sorry to hear that. I sent it to you via email. Hope that helps! ~Tonia

      Reply
      • Cyndee says

        June 24, 2016 at 4:21 pm

        Tonia, can you also send it to me?

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        • Tonia says

          June 27, 2016 at 9:33 am

          Yes, I can send it to you. Also try this print link: https://www.thegunnysack.com/easyrecipe-print/13310-0/

          Reply
      • Steve says

        December 2, 2016 at 2:57 am

        Id LOVE to have it too. Please, e-mail it to me.

        Reply
        • Tonia says

          December 3, 2016 at 4:28 pm

          Thanks Steve! I sent it to you also.

          Reply
  6. Teri Gaines says

    May 14, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    OMG making this ,however I do make a salad using all of the above ,but I use crushed pineapple instead of apples. But I can’t wait to try this. Plus I double or even triple the crunching part and freeze it for later.

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  7. Andee says

    November 20, 2015 at 11:51 am

    This looks delicious! What types of apples do you use?

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      November 21, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      I used granny smith and honeycrisp but you can use any of your favorites apples! ~Tonia

      Reply
  8. Tiffany Lake says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    Do you think you could prepare the pretzel, pecan, brown sugar, and butter part and put it in a ziplock bag the day before hand?

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    • Tonia says

      November 10, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      Yes! Definitely! That’s what my sister does.

      Reply
      • Stephanie Wisley says

        August 3, 2016 at 4:12 pm

        just wondering if they get soggy at all or if they stay crunchy if you put them in bag alone and not add them to any cream mixture? I want to make this for an office pot luck lunch but don’t want to fully prepare it at home risking it getting soggy or watery overnight in fridge.

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        • Tonia says

          August 3, 2016 at 9:23 pm

          Yes, please keep the items separate until ready to serve. Best of luck!

          Reply
  9. Jennie says

    October 9, 2015 at 8:22 am

    How many apples do you generally use for this recipe? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      October 9, 2015 at 9:28 am

      I used two large apples. Best of luck!

      Reply
  10. Stacey says

    September 30, 2015 at 10:21 am

    This is such a unique recipe and it looks delicious! I’ll be featuring it tomorrow on my blog, Creating My Happiness.

    Reply
  11. Beth Werner says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Can you use Cool Whip or does it have to be real whipping creams.

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      September 27, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      You can use either one! I’ve made the recipe both ways.

      Reply
  12. Jess says

    September 23, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I absolutely love this recipe! So much so I added it to my ultimate apple recipe roundup…I hope you will come by and take a look! Have a great week xo http://dreamingofleaving.com/2015/09/21/worlds-best-apple-recipe-roundup/

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      September 27, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Thanks Jess! I hope your weekend went well!

      Reply
  13. Ann says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Can this salad be made ahead of time? I would like to make for a fall baby shower. It looks delicious!!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 31, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Yes, it can be but the sooner you eat it after preparing it the better. The sugared pretzels will start to get soggy and the whipped cream will start to break down the longer it sits. Best of luck! ~Tonia

      Reply
  14. Janelle says

    August 20, 2015 at 10:08 am

    I LOVE that this caramel apple salad recipe is nut allergy friendly. My son normally misses out on these types of recipes because it’s just not the same eliminating the nuts. I can’t wait to make this one!

    Reply
  15. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    August 19, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    I’ve never had the caramel apple snickers salad–I know! I’ve got to change that this year, especially because this take on the salad looks fabulous! Love!

    Reply
  16. [email protected] Cooking on the Front Burner says

    August 17, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    Tonia this is amazing. I love all the flavors you have going on! And I love salty and sweet combos!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 18, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks, Deb! Yes, I love the sweet and salty combos too!

      Reply
  17. Sara says

    August 17, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    This sounds awesome, especially the sugared pretzel part!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 18, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks, Sara! I would love to eat the sugared pretzel part plain!

      Reply
  18. Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says

    August 17, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    This looks like the perfect fall side dish! Yum!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 18, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! It most certain will be making an appearance on our plates this fall!

      Reply
  19. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    August 17, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Well, it’s healthy in that there are apples involved 😉 Love this new twist! Looks so yummy, and your portions are perfect!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 18, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      Oh, of course, Patricia! Although one could make it a little healthier by using lighter versions of the cream cheese, whipped topping and caramel!

      Reply
  20. Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says

    August 17, 2015 at 11:33 am

    I make the caramel apple salad but I’ve never included the addition of pretzels!! What a great idea for all of those sweet & salty fans out there!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 18, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      Thanks, Sara! It sure is delicious, isn’t it?

      Reply
  21. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    August 17, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Love this twist to snickers apple salad! The salty sweet combo is the best!

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 18, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you, Jessica! I totally agree!

      Reply
  22. Liz says

    August 14, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    Sounds delicious Tonia. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Tonia says

      August 18, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks so much, Liz!

      Reply

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