Description
Layered with spiced apples, rich caramel, whipped cream, and buttery cookie crumbs, these Caramel Apple Dessert Cups are a quick, elegant treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- Pinch of Salt
- ½ cup Caramel Sauce
- 1 ½ cups Whipped Cream
- 1 cup Crushed Shortbread or Graham Crackers
- Optional: Extra caramel, chopped pecans, cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for 8–10 minutes until apples are tender and syrupy.
- Let apples cool slightly while preparing dessert cups or jars.
- Layer crushed cookies at the bottom of each cup.
- Spoon warm apple mixture over the cookie base.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with whipped cream.
- Repeat layers if desired. Garnish with extra caramel, chopped nuts, or cinnamon.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for balanced flavor.
- Cool apples slightly before layering to prevent melting cream.
- Use piping bags for neater layers.
- Assemble just before serving for best presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: caramel apple dessert, apple parfait, fall desserts, no bake dessert, caramel apple cups