Spiced Apple and Breadcrumb Croquant Parfait

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A layered dessert parfait combining cinnamon-spiced stewed apples, crunchy caramelized breadcrumbs, and lightly sweetened whipped cream for a rustic yet elegant treat. This Norwegian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Norwegian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 peeled and diced apples, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 12 minutes until apples soften and caramelize slightly, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Step 2: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup bread crumbs and toast for 5 minutes until golden. Stir in 1/3 cup granulated sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 more minutes until sugar melts and coats the crumbs in a crunchy caramel.
  3. Step 3: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream with 1 tbsp maple syrup and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  4. Step 4: In four clear glasses, layer one-third of the whipped cream, then half of the spiced apples, followed by half of the caramelized breadcrumb croquant. Repeat layering finishing with whipped cream on top.
  5. Step 5: Chill parfaits for at least 1 hour before serving to meld flavors and textures.

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