Caramel Apple Dessert Cups
Diced apples cooked in butter and brown sugar until tender and glossy, then spooned into cups for a warm caramel dessert.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Four small cups
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup whipped cream optional topping
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce optional topping
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep. Peel, core, and dice the apples into half inch pieces so they cook at the same rate.
- Melt. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming, then stir in the brown sugar and salt until the mixture bubbles.
- Cook. Add the apples and cinnamon and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the pieces are tender and coated in glossy caramel.
- Cool. Take the skillet off the heat and let the apples sit for 3 minutes so the caramel thickens slightly.
- Serve. Spoon the apples into four small cups or glasses and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce if you like.
Notes
Substitutions: Use pears in place of apples, or swap light brown sugar for dark brown sugar for deeper flavor.
Tips: Choose firm apples and keep the heat at medium so the sugar does not scorch.
Storage: Refrigerate the cooled apples in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat in the microwave.
Nutrition does not include the optional whipped cream and caramel sauce.