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Salted Caramel Apple Parfaits

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Delight in layers of caramel, spiced apples, crunchy granola, and whipped cream in this irresistible parfait.

Ingredients

Caramel

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Apples

  • 1 1/2 lb Cortland apples (peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Granola

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecan halves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Make the salted caramel: Heat sugar over medium, stir until golden, add butter, cream, vanilla, and salt; simmer briefly, then set aside.
  • Cook apples: Sauté apples with cinnamon in butter until soft, then add maple syrup and set aside.
  • Prepare granola: Toast oats and pecans in a dry skillet until fragrant, then coat with melted butter and maple syrup.
  • Whip cream: Beat heavy cream until thick, fold in vanilla.
  • Assemble parfaits: Layer caramel, apples, granola, and whipped cream in glasses; repeat layers and drizzle with caramel before serving.

Notes

For best results, prepare components ahead and assemble just before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, caramel, Parfait