Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of your childhood with these Easy Sheet Pan Caramel Apples! This delightful dessert features crisp apple slices coated in rich, gooey caramel, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Ideal for Halloween gatherings, this recipe requires minimal effort and provides maximum flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more. Serve them whole or sliced for sharing, and watch as they become the highlight of your festive celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium crisp apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Core and slice the apples into wedges or rounds, ensuring even sizes for uniform caramel coverage.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and butter. Stir until melted and bubbling.
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring continuously until smooth.
- Quickly dip each apple slice into the warm caramel mixture to coat fully.
- Arrange the coated apple slices on the prepared baking sheet without touching each other.
- Let cool completely at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple slice (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg