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Salted Caramel Apple Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

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  • Author: Cleo
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 to 16 bars 1x

Description

These Salted Caramel Apple Rice Krispie Treats combine the chewy texture of classic Rice Krispie treats with a rich salted caramel apple twist. Made with a buttery brown sugar caramel, mini marshmallows, dried apples, and toasted regular marshmallows, these bars offer a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and fruity flavors for a delightful snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Caramel Sauce

  • 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Marshmallow Mixture

  • 1 bag (10-ounce) mini marshmallows
  • 1 bag (12-ounce) regular marshmallows

Other Ingredients

  • 1 box (12-ounce) Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 bag (3-4 ounces) dried apples, no added sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare pan and broiler: Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup. Preheat the broiler in your oven to toast the marshmallows later.
  2. Make the caramel base: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the dark brown sugar, stirring until combined. Pour in the apple cider and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture becomes dark and bubbly. Stir in the salt to balance the sweetness. Reduce heat to low.
  3. Melt mini marshmallows: Add the mini marshmallows to the pot with the caramel mixture and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove the pot from heat.
  4. Combine cereal and dried apples: Immediately mix in the Rice Krispies cereal and dried apples, folding gently to coat all pieces evenly with the caramel marshmallow mixture.
  5. Toast regular marshmallows: Spread the regular marshmallows on a baking sheet and place under the preheated broiler for 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning, as marshmallows can toast very quickly. The goal is to achieve a golden toasted exterior.
  6. Incorporate toasted marshmallows: Remove the toasted marshmallows from the oven and mix them into the cereal mixture right away to capture the gooey texture evenly throughout the treats.
  7. Pack and set treats: Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly and pressing tightly to compact the treats. Sprinkle flaky salt on top to enhance the salted caramel flavor.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the treats to cool and set for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature. Once firm, cut into bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Be cautious when broiling the marshmallows as they can burn very quickly; keep a close eye while toasting.
  • Using salted butter balances the sweet flavors, but you can adjust the salt amount according to your preference.
  • Dried apples add a chewy texture and natural sweetness without extra sugar.
  • Pressing the mixture firmly in the pan helps the treats hold their shape better when cut.
  • For a more intense apple flavor, consider lightly soaking the dried apples in apple cider before mixing in.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Salted Caramel, Rice Krispie Treats, Apple, Marshmallows, Snack, Dessert, Caramel Apple, Fall Recipe

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