Easy and Delicious Sheet Pan Caramel Apples

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons ice water
• 3 large Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for tossing with apples)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and pulse until it looks like coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and ice water, and pulse just until the dough starts to come together.
2. Press the dough evenly into a 10x15-inch sheet pan, building up a slight edge. Prick the dough with a fork and bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, toss the apple slices with the 2 tablespoons of flour and cinnamon until well coated.
4. Arrange the apples over the baked crust in an even layer. Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the apples.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the apples are tender and the caramel is bubbly. If using, sprinkle with chopped nuts during the last 5 minutes of baking. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares.