These Apple Pie Parfaits are loaded with stewed cinnamon apples, maple pecan crumble and yogurt for a delicious light dessert that you’ll love! These parfaits can be customized and made vegan and gluten-free if needed.

two jars of apple pie parfaits with spoons in them

A healthy and easy apple dessert

Stewed apples are one of the easiest and tastiest things you can make during the Fall season. They’re amazing on their own, on top of chia pudding or to use in parfaits! I love making parfaits for a healthy dessert, snack or breakfast. They’re simple to make and can be made in small jars to store in the fridge and have all week long.

These Apple Parfaits are made by layering yogurt, stewed apples and a quick homemade maple pecan crumble. (made with oats and almond flour) They’re great to enjoy for a light and fresh dessert and are healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast.

These parfaits are healthy, can be made gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan and are perfect for breakfast, a snack or dessert!

Ingredients you’ll need

  • Apples: Any type you like, I use McIntosh for a softer texture.
  • Cinnamon: to flavour the apples
  • Oats: the base of the crumble
  • Almond flour: to mix with the crumble
  • Pecans: for the crumble
  • Salt: just a pinch to balance out the flavour in the crumble
  • Coconut oil: to coat the crumble mixture and make it crispy
  • Maple syrup: to sweeten the crumble
  • Yogurt: any kind you like

How to prepare Apple Parfaits

Step 1

Cook the stewed apples on the stovetop with some water and cinnamon. The apples will cook down and becomes soft and sweet like an apple pie filling

a pan with cooked cinnamon apples in it

Step 2

Next, make the “crumble” by mixing the crumble ingredients together and baking in the oven. The crumble will resemble a sort of granola.

crumble mixture in a clear bowl

Step 3

Once the apples and crumble are prepared, let them cool completely, then assemble the parfaits in layers of crumble, apple and yogurt.

  • a jar of greek yogurt with apples and granola
  • three jars of apple pie parfaits with layers of yogurt, granola and cooked apples

What yogurt is best to use?

This recipe can be made with any type of yogurt (regular, dairy-free, vegan…etc.)

I personally like a thicker yogurt and recommend a natural yogurt without any added sugar. You can also replace the yogurt in this recipe with any type of whipped topping or ice cream.

Tips for making this recipe perfectly

  • If the apples start sticking to the pot a bit, add a couple more tablespoons of water to the pot and stir together.
  • Make sure to mix and crumble halfway through cooking to prevent the edges of the crumble mixture from burning.
  • When assembling the parfaits, you can use as much or as little of each ingredient you like. This is really a personal preference.

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a jar of apple pie parfait with a spoon on the side

Apple Pie Parfaits

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  • Author: Jessica Hoffman
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

These Apple Pie Parfaits and loaded with stewed cinnamon apples, maple pecan crumble and yogurt for a delicious light dessert that you’ll love!

Ingredients

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Cooked Apples

  • 4 apples, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Maple Pecan Crumble 

Other

  • 1–2 cups yogurt of choice (greek, dairy-free, coconut…etc.)

Instructions

  1. Cook the apples: add the chopped apples, cinnamon and water to a small pot on medium heat. Cover and let the apples cook down, about 10 minutes, stirring every couple minutes until the apples are tender. Let cool. 
  2. Make the crumble: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F . Mix all the crumble ingredients together in a bowl, then evenly spread onto a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes, mixing halfway through to prevent the edges from burning. Let cool. 
  3. Assemble the parfaits: Layer the crumble, apples and yogurt into small cups and serve. 

Notes

Store leftovers in sealed jars in the fridge for up to 5 days.

If the apples start sticking to the pot a bit, add a couple more tablespoons of water to the pot and stir together.

Make sure to mix and crumble halfway through cooking to prevent the edges of the crumble mixture from burning.

When assembling the parfaits, you can use as much or as little of each ingredient you like. This is really a personal preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 11g