Description
These Caramel Apple Dessert Cups are a delightful treat perfect for fall. Crisp mini phyllo cups or shortbread tart shells are filled with tender, spiced apples, drizzled with caramel sauce, and topped with whipped cream and pecans.
Ingredients
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For the Apple Filling:
- 2 cups diced apples (peeled and cored)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For Assembly:
- 1 package (about 6 ounces) mini phyllo cups or shortbread tart shells
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed pecans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples are tender and coated in syrup.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Arrange phyllo cups or tart shells on a serving platter.
- Spoon the apple mixture evenly into each cup. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed pecans if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- These are best assembled right before serving to keep the shells crisp.
- You can use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.
- For a twist, add a splash of apple brandy or bourbon to the apples while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
