No Bake Apple Pie Parfaits Recipe
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for the crumbs)
- 2 cups whipped cream or sweetened Greek yogurt
- Caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir well and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened into a syrupy glaze. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened. This will act as your “crust” layer throughout the parfait.
- If you are using heavy cream, whip it with a little powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. If you prefer a tangier option, you can use sweetened Greek yogurt or even a mixture of cream cheese and whipped topping for a cheesecake-like texture.
- Take four clear glasses or jars. Start by adding a tablespoon of the graham cracker mixture to the bottom of each glass. Follow with a layer of the cooled apple mixture, then a generous layer of the whipped cream or yogurt. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full.
- Top each parfait with a final sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and a few chopped nuts if desired. You can serve them immediately or chill them in the refrigerator for an hour to let the flavors meld together.