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Caramel Apple Dessert Cups Recipe

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Delight in these easy-to-make Caramel Apple Dessert Cups, featuring tender caramelized apples layered with fluffy whipped cream and drizzled with rich caramel sauce. A perfect sweet treat that combines warm, spiced fruit with creamy indulgence, ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Apple Mixture

  • 3 cups peeled and chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Toppings

  • 4 cups whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat to create a base for cooking the apples.
  2. Add Ingredients: Stir in the peeled and chopped apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, coating the apples evenly.
  3. Cook Apples: Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally until the apples become tender and caramelized, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Cool Mixture: Remove the skillet from heat and let the caramelized apples cool slightly to avoid melting the whipped cream in the next step.
  5. Assemble Cups: In dessert cups, layer the cooled caramelized apples alternating with generous portions of whipped cream.
  6. Add Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top layer of whipped cream for extra sweetness and decoration.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled dessert cups for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and to serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for a nice balance against the sweetness.
  • For a richer taste, substitute some or all of the whipped cream with mascarpone cheese.
  • Can be made a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated.
  • To make it Dairy-Free or Vegan, use plant-based butter, whipped cream alternatives, and caramel sauce.

Keywords: caramel apple cups, caramelized apples dessert, easy apple dessert, whipped cream dessert, fall dessert, apple cinnamon cups

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