Caramel Apple Dessert Cups

Deliciously cozy, these Caramel Apple Dessert Cups are the perfect easy treats that combine warm spiced apples, a buttery crumb layer, and a luscious caramel drizzle, all served in individual cups for a stress-free dessert experience.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

3-4 medium apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith preferred for tartness.
2 tablespoons butter
2-3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla Optional but recommended.

For Assembly

2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
1.5 cups crushed cookies or graham crackers
to taste as needed extra caramel sauce For drizzling, store-bought or homemade.

Optional Add-Ins

to taste chopped pecans
to taste mini chocolate chips
to taste flaky salt Sprinkle over top.

Method

Cooking Apples

Peel and chop apples into small chunks.
In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Stir occasionally until apples are soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, if using.

Preparing Crumb Layer

Crush cookies or graham crackers until fine and sand-like.
Optionally, mix in 1 tablespoon of melted butter for richness.

Building the Dessert Cups

In clear cups, add a spoonful of crumbs, followed by a spoonful of apples, and then a layer of whipped topping.
Repeat layering as space allows, finishing with a caramel drizzle and any optional toppings.

Chilling (Optional)

You can serve immediately, but chilling for 30 minutes helps flavors meld.

Notes

Setting up a mini dessert cup bar with toppings makes it a fun experience. For better texture, prepare apple filling and crumbs in advance and assemble closer to serving time.