This comforting Hot Cinnamon Parfait transforms simple tart green apples into a sophisticated dessert experience. By simmering the apples with sugar, water, golden raisins, and warm cinnamon, the fruit becomes tender and deeply flavorful, absorbing the sweet spices perfectly. The dish is assembled in layers, starting with a base of crunchy shortbread cookie crumbs, followed by the warm apple mixture, and topped with more crumbs for texture contrast. A final scoop of cold vanilla ice cream creates a delightful hot-and-cold sensation that melts beautifully over the warm fruit. Garnished with chopped walnuts for a nutty crunch, this parfait is an elegant yet easy way to end a meal. It’s perfect for cozy evenings, holiday gatherings, or any time you crave a touch of home-style indulgence with a refined presentation.
Hot Cinnamon Parfait
Description
This comforting Hot Cinnamon Parfait transforms simple tart green apples into a sophisticated dessert experience. By simmering the apples with sugar, water, golden raisins, and warm cinnamon, the fruit becomes tender and deeply flavorful, absorbing the sweet spices perfectly. The dish is assembled in layers, starting with a base of crunchy shortbread cookie crumbs, followed by the warm apple mixture, and topped with more crumbs for texture contrast. A final scoop of cold vanilla ice cream creates a delightful hot-and-cold sensation that melts beautifully over the warm fruit. Garnished with chopped walnuts for a nutty crunch, this parfait is an elegant yet easy way to end a meal. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for cozy evenings, holiday gatherings, or any time you crave a touch of home-style indulgence with a refined presentation.Ingredients
Directions
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Core and coarsely chop the peeled green apples.
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In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chopped apples, sugar, water, golden raisins, and ground cinnamon.
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Bring the apple mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium and cover the saucepan.
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Cook the apple mixture for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Continue cooking until all the moisture has been absorbed and the apples are tender.
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Place the shortbread cookies in a sturdy bag and crush them with a rolling pin into fine crumbs.
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Divide half of the cookie crumbs evenly among four serving glasses or bowls.
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Spoon the warm apple mixture over the cookie crumbs in each glass.
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Top the apple mixture with the remaining cookie crumbs.
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Scoop a generous portion of vanilla ice cream onto the top of each parfait.
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Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the ice cream.
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Serve immediately while the apples are warm and the ice cream is cold.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 13.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a vegan option, substitute the vanilla ice cream with a high-quality vegan vanilla ice cream or frozen coconut cream.
The apple mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stove before assembling the parfaits.
If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons or use a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
Ensure the apple mixture is mostly dry before serving to prevent the cookie crumbs from becoming soggy too quickly.
