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Apple Yogurt Parfait

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A delightful and quick parfait featuring warm cinnamon apples layered with creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and a drizzle of caramel sauce, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sautéed Apples
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 pieces apples, peeled and chopped (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala work well)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt (divided use)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the apples)
  • 1/4 cup water (for the apples)
For the Parfait
  • 2 cups plain yogurt Substitute Greek yogurt for tang and protein
  • 1/2–1 cup granola Adjust for crunch preference
  • 1/4–1/2 cup caramel sauce Homemade or store-bought
For the Homemade Caramel
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss chopped apples with cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup sugar.
  3. Add apples to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender — about 18–22 minutes.
  4. Halfway through cooking, add 1/4 cup water to prevent sticking and create a light syrup.
Caramel Preparation
  1. While apples cook, combine 1/2 cup sugar, corn syrup, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan.
  2. Boil the sugar mixture without stirring until it reaches a medium amber color.
  3. Remove the pan from heat. Carefully whisk in heavy cream, vanilla, and kosher salt.
  4. Let the caramel cool slightly so it thickens but is still pourable.
Assembly
  1. Generate parfaits: spoon a layer of yogurt into glasses.
  2. Add warm apples.
  3. Add more yogurt.
  4. Top with granola and drizzle caramel sauce.
  5. Serve immediately so the granola stays crunchy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24g

Notes

For a tangier parfait, use plain Greek yogurt. For dairy-free, swap coconut yogurt and make the caramel with coconut cream. Store assembled parfaits in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but note granola will soften. For longer storage, save components separately.
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