Sea Salted Caramel Apple Parfait

Yield: 8 Servings (12 oz. each)

Yield: 8 Servings (12 oz. each)

This seasonal dessert is perfect for autumn menus. Loaded with flame-roasted Fuji apples, buttery spiced pecans, whipped cream, a rich, salted caramel sauce, and finished with a sprinkling of flaky salt.

Ingredient	Weight	Measure
Butter, salted	1 oz.	2 Tbsp.
Pecan halves	11-1/2 oz.	3 cups
Light brown sugar	3-3/4 oz.	1/2 cup
Cinnamon, ground		1/2 tsp.
Kosher salt		1 tsp.
Water	2 fl. oz.	1/4 cup
Vanilla		1 tsp.
Butter, salted	4 oz.	1/2 cup
Simplot RoastWorks®: RTE Flame-Roasted Fuji Apples	40 oz.	1 bag
Whipped cream, prepared	24 oz.
Salted caramel sauce	16 fl. oz.
Maldon salt or flaky salt		1 Tbsp.

Preparation Instructions:

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the pecans and stir continuously for 3 minutes, to lightly toast the pecans. Add in the brown sugar, and stir for an additional 2 minutes to melt the sugar. Stir in the cinnamon and salt, and add the water. Cook, stirring continuously, until the water is evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Add in the vanilla and stir to coat. Remove from heat and spread evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until fragrant and lightly crisp. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a large skillet and sauté the apples until warmed. Portion 5 oz. of apples into 8 parfait containers. Top with 2 oz. of pecans, 3 oz. whipped cream and 2 oz. caramel sauce. Sprinkle with a flaky salt to finish.