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Sheet Pan Caramel Apples

Crispy & Gooey Sheet Pan Caramel Apples Everyone Will Love

This recipe for Sheet Pan Caramel Apples combines crunchy apples and gooey caramel, making it a perfect shareable dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4-5 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp Apples Do not peel
  • 1 splash Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Prevents browning
  • 1 cup Water Dilutes the lemon juice
For the Caramel
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown works best
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Adjust if using salted butter
  • 1/4 cup Light Corn Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Can use evaporated milk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
For the Toppings
  • Chopped Peanuts, Mini Chocolate Chips, or Crushed Oreos Customize to your liking

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by coring and slicing the apples into thin wedges, keeping the skin intact. Toss the apple slices with lemon juice and water.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the apple slices in a single layer on the sheet.
  3. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and condensed milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until bubbling, then reduce heat and stir for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Drizzle the warm caramel over the apple slices, using a spatula to spread it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle chosen toppings over the warm caramel-coated apple slices.
  7. Allow to cool for approximately 30 minutes before slicing into squares or bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These caramel apple slices are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored at room temperature for 2 hours or in the fridge for up to 3 days. Wrap and freeze for up to a month.

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