Description
Rich and creamy caramel apple dessert cups blend classic autumn flavors into a delightful handheld treat. Crisp pastry shells cradle sweet apple filling and silky caramel, promising a memorable dessert experience for seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 3 apples (peeled and diced)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Garnish and Base:
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits
- 1/4 cup whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Gently simmer diced apples in a skillet with butter, sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat until tender and caramelized, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Create a crumbly foundation by pressing graham cracker mixture firmly into the base of individual serving cups or glasses.
- Carefully transfer the warm, fragrant apple mixture directly onto the graham cracker layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously cascade rich caramel sauce over the apple filling, allowing it to seep into the layers and enhance the dessert’s depth of flavor.
- Crown the dessert with a delicate dollop of freshly whipped cream, creating an elegant and luxurious finishing touch.
- Allow the dessert cups to cool slightly, reaching room temperature, which helps the flavors meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Swap white sugar for coconut sugar or honey to create a more natural sweetness profile.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers to make this dessert celiac-friendly and accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Cut apples into uniform small cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dessert.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt over the caramel drizzle to enhance the complex flavor layers and create a gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg