Sheet Pan Caramel Apples
This version simplifies prep and makes digging in a whole lot healthier…and more fun because you can add your favorite toppings to the whole batch or create different sections.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates, firmly packed (~14 large dates)
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon maple extract or natural flavor
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large apples, or 5 to 6 medium, cored and sliced*
- Optional toppings: semi-sweet chocolate chips, toasted pecans, granola, dried fruit, shredded coconut, and so on.
Instructions
To make the caramel sauce: (makes about 1 ½ cups sauce)
- Add dates and boiling water to blender and allow the dates to soak and soften for 15 minutes. Remove ½ cup water and set aside (you can add some later for a thinner consistency, if preferred).
- Add maple syrup, extracts and salt, and blend until velvety smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
To make apples:
- Gently pat apple slices with a paper towel to dry them off and spread them out in a single layer on baking sheet. (I use 4 large apples to fill a half baking sheet, about ~17 x 13 inches) then, spoon (and spread) caramel sauce over apples. Add your favorite toppings, including semi-sweet chocolate chips, toasted nuts, and granola. Dig in!
Notes
*You can use any favorite apple variety. You can also change up the amount of apples and toppings depending on the size of your baking sheet. A smaller sheet will require less.
• If you’re following a gluten-free diet, be sure to carefully read the packaging for each ingredient. While these foods are inherently gluten-free, gluten can sometimes be added during processing for a variety of reasons, including for flavor and consistency.
• If you’re following a dairy-free diet, ensure the chocolate you’re using does not contain dairy.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 110Carbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gTotal Sugar: 21g— Natural Sugar: 15g— Added Sugar: 6g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.