Apple Crisp Parfaits with Granola

Apple Crisp Parfaits with Granola

Layers of cinnamon-stewed apples, crunchy granola, and cool yogurt make a fast no-bake dessert.

Total 25 min Makes 4 servings Calories 320/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

Diced apples are simmered with cinnamon and brown sugar until tender, then layered with creamy yogurt and toasted granola for contrast in texture. It comes together in under 30 minutes with no oven required, making it a quick option for weeknight dessert or a sweet breakfast parfait. Serve in clear glasses to show off the layers.

Ingredients

  • 3 apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups granola
  • 2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling

Method

  1. In a 9-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Stir to coat.

  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. Remove the skillet from heat and let the apple mixture cool for 10 minutes.

  5. In each of 4 glasses, spoon a layer of yogurt, followed by a layer of cooked apples, then a layer of granola.

  6. Repeat the layering process once more in each glass, ending with a granola topping.

  7. Drizzle each parfait with honey and serve immediately.

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Apple Crisp Parfaits with Granola

Diced apples are simmered with cinnamon and brown sugar until tender, then layered with creamy yogurt and toasted granola for contrast in texture. It comes together in under 30 minutes with no oven required, making it a quick option for weeknight dessert or a sweet breakfast parfait. Serve in clear glasses to show off the layers.

25 min 4 servings 320 cal

Ingredients

  • 3 apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups granola
  • 2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling

Method

  1. 1

    In a 9-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Stir to coat.

  3. 3

    Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove the skillet from heat and let the apple mixture cool for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    In each of 4 glasses, spoon a layer of yogurt, followed by a layer of cooked apples, then a layer of granola.

  6. 6

    Repeat the layering process once more in each glass, ending with a granola topping.

  7. 7

    Drizzle each parfait with honey and serve immediately.