For The Love of Soft Pretzels
Who doesn’t love freshly made soft pretzels? My latest Caramel Apple Soft Pretzel Recipe is almost too much to handle. Stuffed with fresh apples, smothered with dulce de leche, then sprinkled with sea salt, these big softies are our newest favorite fall treat. Every April, Lt. Dan asks me to make soft pretzels for his birthday. He could have anything under-the-sun to eat, but he asks for soft pretzels. Pretty cute, if you ask me.
The Gift of Pretzels
Today I made his favorite soft pretzel recipe just for the heck of it…. Because that’s the kind of thing you do when you love somebody. You don’t wait until they ask. You don’t ponder what they’ve done for you lately. You don’t check your schedule to see if you can fit it in. You just do things you know they like, because it will make them smile.
Sweet and Soft Pretzels
Dan loves this Caramel Apple Soft Pretzel Recipe. And who wouldn’t? Pillowy twists of buttery dough, with tiny morsels of apple nestled deep within. Then each soft pretzel is generously drizzled with creamy “dulce de leche” caramel and sprinkled with a hefty dose of coarse sea salt. Don’t worry… Soft pretzels are much easier to make than they appear.
Soft Pretzel Recipe Ingredients
These ingredients are for both the pretzels themselves, and the rich caramel sauce that you drizzle across the top of them.
Warm Water Sugar Dry Active Yeast Packet Salt All-Purpose Flour Melted Butter Diced Apple Cinnamon Nutmeg Water Baking Soda Egg Yolk + Water for Eggwash Dulce de Leche Coarse Sea Salt
How to Make Soft Pretzels
I can’t say enough about this Caramel Apple Soft Pretzel Recipe, other than you REALLY should make it. REALLY.
Can you use a bread maker for this recipe?
I have never made this recipe in a bread-maker, but I don’t see why not. You could use the breadmaker instead of a mixer, then continue on with the recipe as is, once the apples are incorporated.
How long do soft pretzels stay fresh?
They will keep for up to 3 days. To store, wrap up each one individually in plastic wrap and store them at room temperature. You can even keep them in the freezer for up to one month. Just make sure to label the package date so you know how long you’ve had the items.
Can you freeze soft pretzels?
Yes, soft pretzels freeze very well, even with cooked apples in them. However, it would be best to leave the caramel sauce off and add after thawing the pretzels. To freeze, wrap each pretzel well in plastic. Then place the wrapped pretzels in a large freezer bag. Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw at room temperature. Then unwrap (and toast if desired) and top with caramel sauce.
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Salted Caramel Cashew Blondies Recipe Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe Baked Brie and Pear Tart Recipe Pumpkin Pound Cake With Chocolate Ganache Recipe Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars ~ Made with Pink Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream ~ Annie Eats Brown Sugar Cookies ~ My Kitchen in the Rockies Baked Caramel Apple Donuts ~ Not Quite Nigella Cider Caramel Apple Pie ~ Honey & Jam
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