Fall Apple Chocolate Bark by @freshthyme

≈ 25 min

8 servings

🍫

200 g

Dark chocolate

🥨

30 g

Pretzels

🍎

180 g

Green apple

🥜

15 g

Pecans

🥥

37 ml

Coconut cream

🍬

50 g

Brown sugar

🌽

8 g

Cornstarch

🍦

1.3 ml

Vanilla

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🧂

0.75 g

Flaky salt

  1. Refrigerate
    • coconut cream

    Refrigerate the unopened can of coconut milk overnight so the coconut cream solidifies on top.

  2. Scoop
    • coconut cream

    Scoop 2.5 tablespoons of solid coconut cream from the chilled can into a small saucepan.

  3. Add
    • brown sugar
    • vanilla extract
    • salt

    Add brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan.

  4. Heat
    • coconut cream
    • brown sugar
    • vanilla extract

    Heat the mixture over low heat until the ingredients melt together and bubble slightly.

  5. Whisk
    • cornstarch

    Whisk in the cornstarch quickly until no lumps remain.

  6. Cook
    • coconut cream
    • brown sugar
    • cornstarch

    Cook the caramel for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.

  7. Cool

    Remove the caramel from the heat and let it cool while preparing the bark.

  8. Line

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  9. Melt
    • dark chocolate

    Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in short intervals, stirring between intervals.

  10. Spread
    • dark chocolate

    Spread the melted dark chocolate into an even layer on the lined baking sheet.

  11. Chop
    • pretzels
    • green apple
    • pecans

    Chop the pretzels, green apple, and pecans into small pieces.

  12. Sprinkle
    • pretzels
    • green apple
    • pecans

    Sprinkle the chopped pretzels, green apple, and pecans evenly over the melted chocolate.

  13. Drizzle
    • coconut cream
    • brown sugar
    • cornstarch

    Drizzle the cooled vegan caramel over the toppings.

  14. Chill
    • dark chocolate

    Chill the bark until the chocolate is fully hardened.

  15. Cut
    • flaky salt

    Break or cut the chilled bark into squares and finish with flaky salt.

Fall Apple Chocolate Bark by @freshthyme

≈ 25 min

8 servings

🍫

200 g

Dark chocolate

🥨

30 g

Pretzels

🍎

180 g

Green apple

🥜

15 g

Pecans

🥥

37 ml

Coconut cream

🍬

50 g

Brown sugar

🌽

8 g

Cornstarch

🍦

1.3 ml

Vanilla

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🧂

0.75 g

Flaky salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Refrigerate the unopened can of coconut milk overnight so the coconut cream solidifies on top.

    🥥coconut cream

  2. Step 2/15

    Scoop 2.5 tablespoons of solid coconut cream from the chilled can into a small saucepan.

    🥥coconut cream
    🥄measuring spoons
    🍲small saucepan

  3. Step 3/15

    Add brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan.

    🍬brown sugar
    🍦vanilla extract
    🧂salt
    🥄measuring cup
    🥄measuring spoons
    🍲small saucepan

  4. Step 4/15

    Heat the mixture over low heat until the ingredients melt together and bubble slightly.

    🥥coconut cream
    🍬brown sugar
    🍦vanilla extract
    🧂salt
    🍲small saucepan

  5. Step 5/15

    Whisk in the cornstarch quickly until no lumps remain.

    🌽cornstarch
    🥄whisk
    🍲small saucepan

  6. Step 6/15

    Cook the caramel for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.

    🥥coconut cream
    🍬brown sugar
    🌽cornstarch
    🍦vanilla extract
    🧂salt
    🥄whisk
    🍲small saucepan

  7. Step 7/15

    Remove the caramel from the heat and let it cool while preparing the bark.

    🍲small saucepan

  8. Step 8/15

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  9. Step 9/15

    Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in short intervals, stirring between intervals.

    🍫dark chocolate
    🥄spatula

  10. Step 10/15

    Spread the melted dark chocolate into an even layer on the lined baking sheet.

    🍫dark chocolate
    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper
    🥄spatula

  11. Step 11/15

    Chop the pretzels, green apple, and pecans into small pieces.

    🥨pretzels
    🍎green apple
    🥜pecans
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  12. Step 12/15

    Sprinkle the chopped pretzels, green apple, and pecans evenly over the melted chocolate.

    🥨pretzels
    🍎green apple
    🥜pecans
    🍫dark chocolate
    🍳baking sheet

  13. Step 13/15

    Drizzle the cooled vegan caramel over the toppings.

    🥥coconut cream
    🍬brown sugar
    🌽cornstarch
    🍦vanilla extract
    🧂salt
    🍲small saucepan
    🍳baking sheet

  14. Step 14/15

    Chill the bark until the chocolate is fully hardened.

    🍫dark chocolate
    🍳baking sheet

  15. Step 15/15

    Break or cut the chilled bark into squares and finish with flaky salt.

    🧂flaky salt
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sweets, Grains, Fruits, Nuts, Coconut products, Sweeteners, Thickeners, Seasonings

Ingredients

Dark chocolate, Pretzels, Green apple, Pecans, Coconut cream, Brown sugar, Cornstarch, Vanilla, Salt, Flaky salt

Notes

Dark chocolate (2 bars), Pretzels (amount not given, chopped into smaller pieces), Green apple (chopped into smaller pieces), Pecans (amount not given, chopped into smaller pieces), Coconut cream (the solid part skimmed from a refrigerated can of coconut milk), Salt (for the caramel), Flaky salt (for finishing the bark, amount not given)

Allergens

Gluten, Tree nuts, Coconut

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

235 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.5g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Fat: 13g, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugars: 23g, Saturated fat: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 1.8mg, Magnesium: 45mg, Potassium: 170mg, Sodium: 190mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 1.5mg, Vitamin E: 0.8mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

5 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring spoons, measuring cup, small saucepan, whisk, spatula, knife, cutting board, baking sheet, parchment paper

Appliances

Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@freshthyme

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crisp, Chewy, Smooth

Flavors

Chocolatey, Caramelized, Sweet, Salty, Fruity, Nutty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 0 min (Not recommended because fresh apple may soften and caramel may become sticky.), fridge : 1440 min (Store in an airtight container; best enjoyed the same day.), freezer : 10080 min (Store in an airtight freezer-safe container; separate layers with parchment paper.)