Description
These caramel apple dessert cups combine warm cinnamon apples, a crunchy biscuit base, and rich caramel sauce for a cozy, fall-inspired treat. Perfectly portioned and easy to assemble, they’re ideal for gatherings, family dinners, or make-ahead desserts.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon apple filling:
- 3–4 cups apples, peeled and finely diced (about 2 large apples)
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Crumb base:
- 1 cup crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Caramel layer:
- ½ cup thick caramel sauce
- Optional topping:
- ½ cup whipped cream or vanilla cream
Instructions
- Make the crumb base: Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until the texture resembles wet sand. Divide and press evenly into the base of 4 small dessert cups. Set aside.
- Cook the apples: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 8–10 minutes until soft and caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble: Spoon the cinnamon apples over the crumb base. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Top with whipped cream if using.
- Serve: Serve warm or refrigerate for 1–2 hours for a chilled version.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and coconut cream topping.
- Can substitute the biscuit base with granola or oats for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: undefined
