Caramel Apple Dessert Cups Recipe
These Caramel Apple Dessert Cups combine sweet caramel-coated apples with a crunchy graham cracker base, topped with whipped cream for a delightful treat.
Servings 6
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, diced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- whipped cream for topping
- extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add granulated sugar and stir until smooth and combined.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring, and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt; let cool.
- Toss diced apples with a tablespoon of cooled caramel sauce until coated.
- Mix crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts in a bowl for the base.
- Layer crushed graham cracker mixture in serving cups, followed by caramel-coated apples.
- Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and continue layering until filled.
- Top with whipped cream and a final drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill the dessert cups for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.