Caramel Apple Date Bark
If you love the flavors of fall, this Caramel Apple Date Bark is about to become your new favorite treat! Made with gooey dates, a creamy peanut butter layer, rich dark chocolate, crisp apples, crunchy gluten-free pretzels, and salty peanuts, every bite is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy. It’s finished with a dreamy peanut butter caramel for that delicious caramel apple flavor!
Equipment
- 1 Sheet pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 24 pitted Medjool dates(room temp)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 medium size apple cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup peanuts
- 15-20 gluten free pretzels
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the peanut butter caramel
- 4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the date layer: Remove the pits from the dates and arrange them on a sheet of parchment paper. Cover with another sheet of parchment paper and use a rolling pin to flatten the dates into an even layer.
- Add the peanut butter: Spread a generous layer of creamy peanut butter evenly over the flattened dates.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Add the toppings: While the chocolate is still melted, sprinkle the gluten-free pretzels, chopped apple pieces, and peanuts evenly over the top.
- Chill: Place the bark in the fridge for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
- Make the peanut butter caramel: Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil to a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, whisking until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
- Finish the bark: Remove the date bark from the fridge and drizzle the peanut butter caramel over the top.
- Slice and enjoy: Cut the bark into slices or pieces and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 3 days.