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.
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
Start by making the sugared toffee pretzels for the salad. Put brown sugar, chopped pretzels and chopped pecans in a bowl.
Pour in melted butter and mix everything together.
Spread the mixture on a large baking sheet with sides (I used my jelly roll pan). Bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes.
Allow the mixture to cool and then break it into small pieces.
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.
Mix the cooled pretzels into the salad.
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.
Caramel Apple Pretzel Salad
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:
- Mix together crushed pretzels, chopped pecans, brown sugar and melted butter.
- Spread in a large baking sheet with sides (I used my jelly roll pan) and bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool and then break it into small pieces.
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in the caramel sauce until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping.
- Stir in the diced apples and sugared pretzels
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount 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.
Here are some more of my apple recipes to check out:
Bloomin’ Baked Apple | Caramel Apple In A Jar | Caramel Apple Mousse Cake
Val says
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.
Ann says
Delicious!! I made it and took to a fall pot luck and it got lots of compliments!!
Russell says
How many servings/people does this recipe feed? I am making this for Thanksgiving tomorrow!
Tonia says
It really depends on how much people take! 🙂 I have it listed as 12-15 servings. Happy Thanksgiving! ~Tonia
Debra says
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!
Vicky says
Recipe is no longer here. I have made this before. Delicious! Saved in a folder in my email but it’s not here. HELP.
Tonia says
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Charlotte says
Can’t get the recipe to come up. 🙁
Tonia says
I’m sorry to hear that. I sent it to you via email. Hope that helps! ~Tonia
Cyndee says
Tonia, can you also send it to me?
Tonia says
Yes, I can send it to you. Also try this print link: https://www.thegunnysack.com/easyrecipe-print/13310-0/
Steve says
Id LOVE to have it too. Please, e-mail it to me.
Tonia says
Thanks Steve! I sent it to you also.
Teri Gaines says
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.
Andee says
This looks delicious! What types of apples do you use?
Tonia says
I used granny smith and honeycrisp but you can use any of your favorites apples! ~Tonia
Tiffany Lake says
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?
Tonia says
Yes! Definitely! That’s what my sister does.
Stephanie Wisley says
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.
Tonia says
Yes, please keep the items separate until ready to serve. Best of luck!
Jennie says
How many apples do you generally use for this recipe? Thanks!
Tonia says
I used two large apples. Best of luck!
Stacey says
This is such a unique recipe and it looks delicious! I’ll be featuring it tomorrow on my blog, Creating My Happiness.
Beth Werner says
Can you use Cool Whip or does it have to be real whipping creams.
Tonia says
You can use either one! I’ve made the recipe both ways.
Jess says
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/
Tonia says
Thanks Jess! I hope your weekend went well!
Ann says
Can this salad be made ahead of time? I would like to make for a fall baby shower. It looks delicious!!
Tonia says
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
Janelle says
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!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
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!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Tonia this is amazing. I love all the flavors you have going on! And I love salty and sweet combos!
Tonia says
Thanks, Deb! Yes, I love the sweet and salty combos too!
Sara says
This sounds awesome, especially the sugared pretzel part!
Tonia says
Thanks, Sara! I would love to eat the sugared pretzel part plain!
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says
This looks like the perfect fall side dish! Yum!
Tonia says
Thanks, Michelle! It most certain will be making an appearance on our plates this fall!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Well, it’s healthy in that there are apples involved 😉 Love this new twist! Looks so yummy, and your portions are perfect!
Tonia says
Oh, of course, Patricia! Although one could make it a little healthier by using lighter versions of the cream cheese, whipped topping and caramel!
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says
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!
Tonia says
Thanks, Sara! It sure is delicious, isn’t it?
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love this twist to snickers apple salad! The salty sweet combo is the best!
Tonia says
Thank you, Jessica! I totally agree!
Liz says
Sounds delicious Tonia. Thank you.
Tonia says
Thanks so much, Liz!