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Sheet Pan Caramel Apples: 5 Amazing Steps

Sheet Pan Caramel Apples
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This recipe turns classic caramel apples into an easy-to-make sheet pan treat, perfect for autumn gatherings and evoking nostalgic kitchen memories.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. You can core them if desired, or leave them whole. If leaving whole, insert lollipop sticks into the stem end of each apple.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir gently until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Cook over medium-high heat without stirring, until the mixture turns an amber caramel color, about 8-12 minutes. Swirl the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  5. Carefully whisk in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble up vigorously. Continue whisking until smooth.
  6. Add the butter pieces, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the butter is melted and the caramel is smooth and well combined.
  7. Arrange the prepared apples on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Drizzle the warm caramel generously over each apple, allowing it to drip down the sides. For easy sheet pan caramel apples, you can also pour the caramel over cored and sliced apples arranged on the sheet pan.
  9. If using toppings, sprinkle them over the wet caramel immediately.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are slightly softened and the caramel is bubbly. The exact baking time will depend on the size and type of apples used for your sheet pan caramel apple recipe.
  11. Remove from the oven and let the sheet pan caramel apples cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. This helps the caramel set for your easy sheet pan caramel apples.

Notes

  • For a quicker version, you can skip coring and stick insertion and simply slice the apples and arrange them on the sheet pan before drizzling with caramel.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest caramel.
  • Be cautious when working with hot caramel.
  • Store any leftover sheet pan caramel apples in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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