Here’s a full Caramel Apple Dessert Cups recipe—simple, delicious, and perfect for fall or any sweet craving!
Caramel Apple Dessert Cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Cups:
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pre-made mini tart shells
Non-stick spray or butter (for greasing muffin tin)
For the Caramel:
½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Toppings:
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Crushed pecans or walnuts
Extra caramel drizzle
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
Prepare the dough cups:
Roll out the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles or cut into squares.
Gently press each piece into the muffin tin, forming small cup shapes. Set aside.
Make the apple filling:
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until apples are tender and caramelized. Remove from heat.
Assemble the cups:
Spoon the apple filling evenly into each dough cup.
Drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the apple mixture.
Bake:
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
Cool and serve:
Let the cups cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
Top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and drizzle with extra caramel if desired.
Tips:
Use pre-made tart shells for an even quicker version.
Add a dash of nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth.
Substitute puff pastry for a flakier cup.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or variations like gluten-free or no-bake!