Caramel Pretzel Apple Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 medium-sized Granny Smith apples, washed and thoroughly dried
• 6 sturdy wooden sticks or skewers, inserted into the apple cores for handling
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
• ¼ tsp sea salt (optional, for a salted caramel twist)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups (100 g) mini pretzel twists or crushed pretzels (finely chopped for better adhesion)
• 2 tbsp coarse sea salt (optional, for extra crunch and flavor)
• ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts or almonds
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips
• ¼ cup sprinkles
• Drizzle of melted chocolate (dark or white)