These sheet pan caramel apples are the easy way to make your favorite fall treat.
I love caramel apples. Actually, scratch that— I love the taste of caramel apples. But honestly, they are kind of hard to make and very inconvenient to eat!
So I came up with this recipe for sheet pan caramel apples. You get all of those scrumptious flavors without any of the downsides.
These sheet pan caramel apples are easy to make and they’re the perfect treat to feed a crowd. Top them with any of your favorite toppings or keep it classic with just caramel and apples. It’s up to you!
To make sheet pan caramel apples, start by spraying a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray or lining the pan with a silicone liner or parchment paper. Cut thin slices of green apple, then dry the slices thoroughly with paper towels. Lay all of the slices out evenly on the sheet pan.
Make your favorite from-scratch caramel or melt down the pre-wrapped Kraft caramels with a bit of cream. Of course the from-scratch caramel is amazing, but if that is intimidating to you or if you want to save time, the caramel squares taste great too.
While the caramel is still liquidy but not scorching hot, pour it evenly over the apple slices. Let cool a bit, then add toppings. You want to find the sweet spot where the caramel is still wet enough so that the toppings stick, but not so warm that it melts them.
Caramel Apple Topping Ideas
- Mini M&M’s
- Chopped Nuts
- Chocolate Chips
- Melted Chocolate
- White Chocolate + Cinnamon Sugar (tastes like apple pie!)
- Crushed Pretzel Pieces
- Mini Marshmallows
- Chopped Candy Bar Pieces
- Peanut Butter Chips
- Crushed Oreos
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
Cool completely, then serve. This dessert is best served as soon as the caramel cools. I used a sharp metal spatula to cut between apples. You can also eat it family-style and just grab individual apple slices straight off the pan.
Cover and store leftovers in the fridge, but be warned that the apples may release their juices in the fridge, which will add liquid to the caramel. It still tastes amazing, it just gets a bit runny and isn’t as pretty to serve to guests. This recipe is definitely best eaten the same day it is made. Or you might want to adjust the amount you make so that you won’t have leftovers… cut the recipe in half and use a smaller pan.
A lot of viewers on social media were worried about cleaning the pan afterwards, but it wasn’t hard at all. I soaked it in hot water and that dissolved the caramel easily.
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Sheet Pan Caramel Apples
Ingredients
- 33 ounces Kraft Caramel Squares , unwrapped (3 bags)
- 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
- 5-6 Granny Smith apples
- various toppings , optional
Instructions
- Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice apples, then dry them thoroughly with paper towels. Arrange evenly on baking sheet.
- Unwrap caramel squares and place in a bowl with heavy cream. Melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth.
- Pour hot caramel over apple slices and carefully spread it out until everything is evenly coated.
- Let caramel cool slightly, then top with favorite toppings.
- Serve when caramel is cool and solid.
- Cover and store leftovers in the fridge.
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Hello Jennifer
I love caremal apples
Thank u so much for this recipe ❤️❤️
How do you keep them from turning brown?
Once the apples are covered in the caramel, they won’t turn brown. If you are worried about them turning brown before the caramel, you can put the cut slices in cold water with a bit of lemon juice until right before placing them on the baking sheet. Just make sure to dry them REALLY well.
I’ve soaked mine in 7up or sprite for 30 minutes and it helps tremendously
Can you use jar caramel?
Jar caramel is pretty runny and wouldn’t set up very well. It’d still taste good though.
Can you make this recipe Paleo friendly?
To make this recipe Paleo friendly, you would have to remove the caramel and candy toppings and just eat the apples plain.
What can I use instead of heavy cream?
Regular milk or a little bit of water?
Half & Half. **
Can you make with red apples?
Yes, you can make it with any type of apple. I think Granny Smith are the best ones though because the tartness balances out the sweetness of the caramel and they are nice and crispy.
Will it work oat milk or almond milk?
I would find a caramel recipe made specifically with those ingredients to be sure it works.
Can you use parchment or wax paper, aluminum foil or silicone sheets vs oil to prevent sticking?
My only complaint is the caramel doesn’t stick to the apples :/ I think that’s been an experiment with caramel apples every year for me!
Did you dry the apples really well? That’s usually the reason the caramel doesn’t stick.