Easy and Delicious Sheet Pan Caramel Apples
Sheet pan caramel apples are a simple yet indulgent dessert that combines crisp, fresh apples with rich, buttery caramel. This recipe is perfect for parties, holidays, or a fun family activity, and it’s fully customizable with toppings like nuts, chocolate, or sprinkles. Using just one sheet pan, it’s easy to prepare and cleanup is minimal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples, washed and dried
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, chocolate drizzle, or sprinkles
- Parchment paper for lining the sheet pan
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Insert wooden sticks into the top of each washed and dried apple.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until butter melts and sugar dissolves completely, about 3–5 minutes.
- Reduce heat slightly, add heavy cream, and stir for 3–4 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Holding each apple by the stick, dip into warm caramel, letting excess drip back into the pan.
- Add desired toppings immediately while caramel is sticky.
- Place coated apples on the prepared sheet pan and let set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
- Serve once the caramel has fully set.
Notes
Ensure apples are completely dry to help the caramel stick.
Toppings can be customized to taste.
For a salted caramel twist, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the caramel before it sets.