Caramel Apple Dessert Cups: Your Fall Comfort in a Cup

Caramel Apple Dessert Cups are a warm and cozy fall treat, blending tender apples with whipped cream and caramel.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Apples

4 cups peeled and chopped tart apples Use tart varieties like Granny Smith
1/2 cup brown sugar Enhances caramel flavor
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth and aroma
2 tablespoons butter For caramelizing apples

For the Cream Layer

1 cup whipped cream Can substitute with vanilla ice cream

For the Drizzle

1/2 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

medium skillet
Spoon
dessert cups

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until bubbling gently. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Add 4 cups of peeled and chopped tart apples to the skillet, along with 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
In individual dessert cups, start by spooning a generous layer of the warm caramelized apples.
Layer on a heaping dollop of whipped cream over the caramelized apples.
Drizzle a generous amount of caramel sauce over the whipped cream.
Place the assembled dessert cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat apples before serving and add fresh whipped cream.

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