Dec 12 Caramel Apple, Walnut & Strawberry Parfait

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream, divided
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 bottle of prepared caramel sauce
• Vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup (250 mL) walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
• 2 cups (500 mL) sliced strawberries

Directions

Place whipping cream into a chilled bowl and beat until soft peaks form; cover and chill. Melt butter in a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat; add apples and sauté until softened, about 6 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add bottled caramel sauce to pan. Stir to coat apples and keep warm.

TO ASSEMBLE:
In a parfait glass, place about 1 tbsp (15 mL) of apple mixture in the bottom. Top with a scoop of ice cream, some toasted walnuts, a spoonful of whipping cream, and some strawberries. Repeat. Finally, top parfait with more whipped cream and serve.

Serves 4

Credit: Brandon Boone