1. 1. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.

2. 2. Dip the pretzels in melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined tray.

3. 3. Core the apples and slice them into wedges.

4. 4. In a separate bowl, mix Crisco with caramel sauce.

5. 5. Dip each apple wedge into the caramel mixture, then roll it in the chocolate-covered pretzel crumbs.

6. 6. Place the coated apple wedges on a tray and refrigerate until set.