Caramel Apples are fun, but what about Caramel Apple Bark? Rich bittersweet chocolate is topped with homemade caramel drizzle and finely diced granny smith apples.

It's sweet and salty with a hint of tart granny smith apple in every bite. It's a fun and simple twist on the classic caramel apple.
Make sure to check out my recipes for Caramel Apples, Caramel Apple Cookies, and Caramel Apple Muffins!
- Measuring Your Ingredients:
- I strongly encourage that you use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients and ensure that you have the most accurate measurements possible.
Combine the sugar, salt, and water in a nonstick sauce pan and heat over medium high heat for about 6-8 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally, until it turns a light amber brown color.
Turn the heat down to medium low and carefully pour the heavy cream into the mixture. Stir continuously for about 3 minutes or so until it has thickened slightly. Transfer to a heat proof bowl or jar and chill until
Transfer caramel to a pastry bag. Finely chop the apple. Place the bittersweet chocolate in a small bowl and microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring each time, until melted.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and pour the bittersweet chocolate out, saving just a little in the bowl. Use an offset spatula to spread it evenly until it is about ¼" thick.
Drizzle the caramel over the bittersweet chocolate, making sure to leave some spots bare. Add finely chopped apple on top. Transfer the cookie sheet to the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes until it has set. Once set, cut apart the bark into smaller pieces. Enjoy!
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Caramel Apples are fun, but what about Caramel Apple Bark? Rich bittersweet chocolate is topped with homemade caramel drizzle and finely diced granny smith apples.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12-15
Ingredients
Salted Caramel
- 148 grams (¾ cup) sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 56 grams (¼ cup) water
- 113 grams (½ cup) cream
Caramel Apple Bark
- 12 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 granny smith apple, finely chopped
Instructions
Salted Caramel
- Combine the sugar, salt, and water in a nonstick sauce pan and heat over medium high heat for about 6-8 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally, until it turns a light amber brown color.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and carefully pour the heavy cream into the mixture. Stir continuously for about 3 minutes or so until it has thickened slightly.
- Transfer to a heat proof bowl or jar and chill until
Caramel Apple Bark
- Transfer caramel to a pastry bag. Finely chop the apple.
- Place the bittersweet chocolate in a small bowl and microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring each time, until melted.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and pour the bittersweet chocolate out, saving just a little in the bowl. Use an offset spatula to spread it evenly until it is about ¼" thick.
- Drizzle the caramel over the bittersweet chocolate, making sure to leave some spots bare.
- Add finely chopped apple on top.
- Transfer the cookie sheet to the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes until it has set.
- Once set, cut apart the bark into smaller pieces. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover bark in an airtight container in the fridge.
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