Easy Sheet Pan Caramel Apple Slices

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Our easy sheet pan caramel apple slices are all you expect from your favorite caramel apples plus so much more! Add your choice of toppings to the traditional caramel apple but in smaller bites which are easier to make with a ton of fun and flavor.

Apple slices topped with various toppings including caramel drizzle, chocolate chunks, colorful candies, and peanut butter cups, arranged on a baking tray.

Caramel apples always remind me of my childhood. My sweet Momma would always make them for us every Fall. These sheet pan caramel apple slices take me right back to those days but are really so much easier!

Top these beauties with your favorite candy or nuts and you can have a little something for everyone who you share them with. That is, IF you share them!

Ingredients

We take the long way around and use the individually wrapped caramels but that is part of the nostalgia of this recipe! We give you a few other tips on the caramel part in the list of ingredients. But trust me, this way is so worth it!

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What You’ll Need

  • Kraft Caramels – here you can make your own homemade CARAMEL, or even use store-bought caramel.
  • Heavy Cream – half and half works great too!
  • Apples – we used a combo of fuji and granny smith.
  • Lemon Juice – to help keep the apples a little fresher.
  • Water – to help aid in the freshness of the apple slices.
  • Toppings of Choice – we used our favorite chocolate, candy, PRIESTER’S PECANS and pretzels.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

The hardest part is in the prep! We core and slice our apples, get our toppings ready and melt the caramel in the microwave. Easy peasy!

A wooden cutting board with sliced apples, a knife, and two bowls in the background. One bowl contains whole red and green apples, while the other is an empty speckled blue and white ceramic bowl.

We core and slice 3 to 5 apples and place them in a large bowl.

A hand is holding a clear glass jug filled with water, pouring it into a blue-speckled white enamel bowl containing sliced red and green apples. In the background, there are whole apples in a bowl.

Add in just enough water to cover the apples.

A hand is squeezing a green plastic bottle of ReaLemon lemon juice over a white speckled bowl filled with sliced red and green apples on a wooden surface. There are whole apples and spice containers in the background.

And a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix and set aside for a few minutes.

Ingredients on a wooden cutting board are being prepped for baking or cooking. They include chopped pecans, pretzels, dark chocolate, M&M's, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. A sharp kitchen knife is also on the board. The background shows a stovetop.

Chop and prepare your toppings of choice.

A white and blue speckled bowl on a black table holds slices of red and green apples soaking in water. Three green apples, a blue insulated bottle, and a magazine are placed nearby.

Drain apples from lemon water.

A hand lifts a paper towel over a tray of sliced apples, both red and green, arranged on white paper towels. In the background, there is a blue and white bowl with more apple slices in water. A bag of candy is partially visible to the left.

Place on a few paper towels.

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Press with towels to dry completely.

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper displays neatly arranged slices of green and red apples. A large cutting knife rests on the left. Nearby are small bowls containing desserts, including chocolate pieces and colorful candies, with a bag of M&M’s in view.

Place slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.

A hand holding a bag of Kraft Caramels above a bowl containing unwrapped caramels. The countertop has various ingredients and snacks including a package of M&M's, fresh apples, and a wooden cutting board.

Open all those packs of caramel goodness and place them in a microwave save bowl.

A glass measuring cup filled with caramel squares is placed on a stove. Beside it is a carton of Land O' Lakes half and half cream. A metal measuring cup with some spilled liquid is on the right side, on the stovetop surface.

Measure out 1/4 cup of half and half or heavy cream.

A hand pours milk into a large glass measuring cup filled with caramel candies. In the background, a baking sheet displays sliced green and red apples. Various toppings such as mini chocolates and candy-coated chocolates are positioned nearby.

Pour over caramels. Melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each.

A glass mixing bowl containing a thick, orange-brown mixture with some visible lumps. A white spatula with writing on the handle is resting inside the bowl. The bowl is placed on a dark surface next to a cutting board with a knife and some colorful candy pieces.

Once caramel is smooth, pour over prepared apples and allow to sit for one minute to slightly set.

A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds sliced apples topped with various ingredients: chopped nuts, caramel sauce, chocolate pieces, crumbled peanut butter cups, and colorful candy-coated chocolates. A knife rests on the wooden cutting board beside the tray.

Top in sections with your favorite toppings and lightly press to make sure they adhere to caramel.

A tray lined with parchment paper holds apple slices covered in various toppings. The toppings include a caramel-like sauce, crushed nuts, chocolate chunks, and colorful candies. The apples are arranged in separate sections based on the toppings.

Allow to set at room temp until caramel has cooled and feels solid. Serve and enjoy!

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Why Brooke loves this recipe!

Recipes are like antiques. They are meant to be handed down from one generation to another. Each one holding a special memory or nostalgic memory. Here is why we love this one!

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Sweet memories are tied to food. Some of my childhood’s best memories have to do with the tastes and sounds of our home. Sharing recipes like these help me pass that feeling down from our family to yours!

Variations and Substitutions

The sky is the limit with this favorite fall treat! Here are a few creative ideas to get you thinking about how to make them your own.

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  • Apples – use your favorite apples here. There is no wrong apple as these are not being baked.
  • Toppings – we used reese cups, pretzels, pecans, mini m&m’s and dark chocolate. With the never ending supply of candy out there, choose your favorites and enjoy them on this classic fall favorite. More topping ideas:
    • Your favorite cookies, crumbled up
    • Peanuts
    • Chocolate chips
    • Granola
    • Reese’s pieces
    • Mini marshmallows
    • Crumbled teddy grahams or graham crackers.
  • Spices – Adding salt, cinnamon, brown sugar or even cinnamon sugar and nutmeg or other warm spices can turn this into something even more delicious. Get creative!

Equipment

🔧 I love to share recipes that are no special equipment required but here are a few things that would definitely make this recipe easier!

Storage

These sheet pan caramel apples will keep in an airtight container for about two days. Apples do start to weep so they are best fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator.

This is a fresh treat and really doesn’t need to be frozen.

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Easy Sheet Pan Caramel Apple Slices

These easy sheet pan caramel apple slices will get your craving for homemade caramel apples satisfied in a snap. We use the good old microwave to melt our caramel and pour it over prepared slices and top with all of your favorite fall toppings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Serving Size 10

Ingredients

  • 5 Apples cored and sliced
  • 22 ounces Kraft Caramels opened
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • toppings of choice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice

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Instructions

  • wash, core and slice apples. Place in a large bowl and cover with water. Add in lemon juice and set aside for a few minutes. Drain on paper towels and dry well. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    5 Apples, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • Prep all preferred toppings and set aside. Open all of the caramels and place in a microwave safe bowl.
    toppings of choice, 22 ounces Kraft Caramels
  • Add half and half to caramels and heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Stir after each interval until smooth. Drizzle over prepared apples and allow to set for one minute.
    1/4 cup half and half
  • Top with prepared toppings and allow to set at room temperature for at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • To expedite the set time, place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Once caramel has cooled and feels solid, they are ready to serve.
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Apple slices on a tray are topped with various toppings, including caramel, chocolate chunks, crushed pretzels, chopped peanuts, and colorful candy-coated chocolates. The tray is lined with parchment paper, and the ingredients are evenly distributed.

🍴 PRO TIP!

These are perfect for all of your holiday parties, not just for around Halloween! Serve them alongside your favorite charcuterie boards for a sweet treat and enjoy all of the happy, smiling faces!

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🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

Should I put these caramel apples in the refrigerator?

Yes, to get them to set quicker or to keep them cool until serving, the refrigerator is your best bet.

Do I have to use parchment paper or can I use wax paper?

Caramel is sticky. For some scientific reason, it will not stick as bad to parchment so I always recommend parchment over anything else.

How do I keep the caramel from sliding off of my apples?

The quick lemon juice bath we gave them will help remove any waxy residue from the apples which will help the caramel adhere to them. Also, drying them well helps prevent sliding caramel too.

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  1. 5 stars
    Using this for our October garden club meeting, so easy to make gluten free and I plan on leaving some apples naked with caramel to dip for those that don’t want to get gooey

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