🍎 Maple Balsamic Caramelized Apple Parfaits

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the apples:

• 3 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work great), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tbsp Oliva di Vita’s Maple Dark Balsamic
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

For the parfait layers:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain) or mascarpone for extra decadence
• 1 cup granola or crushed shortbread cookies
• Optional: drizzle of honey or whipped cream for topping

Directions

1. Cook the apples:
   • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Sauté for 5 minutes until apples soften.
   • Stir in the Maple Dark Balsamic and cook another 3–4 minutes, until the sauce becomes syrupy and coats the apples.
2. Assemble parfaits:
   • In glasses or bowls, layer granola (or cookie crumbs), Greek yogurt (or mascarpone), and warm balsamic apples.
   • Repeat layers if desired for a tall parfait.
3. Finish:
   • Drizzle with extra sauce from the pan, then top with honey or whipped cream. Serve warm or chilled.

Chef’s Tip

This balsamic-apple mixture is also amazing spooned over pancakes, waffles, or vanilla ice cream for an easy but elevated dessert.