The Ultimate Caramel Apple Dessert Cups You’ll Crave Year-Round
These caramel apple dessert cups transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary bites of pure comfort with tender spiced apples, buttery caramel, and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and layering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cups whipped cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Melt the tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it begins to foam.
- Add the 3 cups of peeled and chopped apples to the melted butter, stirring to coat them evenly.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over the apples, then stir to combine.
- Cook the apple mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
- Remove the apple mixture from heat and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Spoon a layer of the caramelized apples into the bottom of four serving glasses.
- Top the apple layer with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the whipped cream and repeat the layering process.
Notes
- Apple selection matters: Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
- Cool before layering for ideal temperature.
- Add 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar per cup of whipped cream to stabilize it.
- Use clear glasses for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve with the apple layer still slightly warm.
Find it online: https://www.sweethomecook.com/caramel-apple-dessert-cups/