Caramel Apple Dessert Cups
A cozy, layered dessert featuring warm cinnamon‑spiced apples, creamy whipped topping, rich caramel sauce and a touch of fall magic — perfect for sharing or savoring solo.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Serving Cups
Ingredients
Apple Layer
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples brings fresh, crisp tartness to balance the caramel
- 0.5 cup brown sugar deep, molasses‑like sweetness that caramelizes beautifully
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon adds warm, nostalgic spice
- 1 tbsp butter helps the apples soften and caramelize
Creamy & Caramel Layer
- 4 cups whipped cream light, fluffy contrast to the warm apples
- 0.5 cup caramel sauce rich, glossy sweetness to tie it all together
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the sugar melts into a golden glaze.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly so the syrup thickens and the apples don’t melt the cream layer.
- Prepare serving cups. Spoon a layer of the warm caramelized apples into the bottom of each. Add a generous scoop of whipped cream on top of the apples in each cup.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the whipped cream layer so it cascades and creates that dessert magic.
- Refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes so the layers set and the flavors mingle. Then serve chilled (or let sit at room temperature for a few minutes, if preferred).
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness. Let the apple mixture cool a little before layering to avoid melting the whipped cream. This dessert is perfect for prepping ahead and gathering around with friends or loved ones.