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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

dessert· Fall Flavors· pie· Summertime Favorites
June 1, 2018

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits – A super simple treat to make for all your summer parties that is sure to impress! Simply layer Marie Callender’s® Dutch Apple Pie, Reddi–wip®, and salted caramel sauce in individual cups and serve immediately. 

Cup of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

Another weekend, another jam-packed schedule. Each weekend this month has been absolutely insanely busy and this weekend was no exception. I had such a blast visiting with college friends and seeing parts of my city that we don’t see that often. Reunion weekends are the best! What kinds of fun things did you get into this past weekend?

This coming weekend, we’re still somewhat busy but only for one day. Our neighborhood is hosting a pool party for the residents. It’s gonna be a great time for us to chat with neighbors, hang by the pool, and eat some killer food. I was thinking about bringing a dessert that is (1) the perfect summer treat and (2) also super easy to feed a crowd.

With the help from Marie Callender’s® Dutch Apple Pie and Reddi–wip®, I came up with the PERFECT dessert for this and all other summertime celebrations this season. It has the classic flavors of apple pie but in an easy-to-serve treat. Check out these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits!!

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One bite of this dessert and you’re guests aren’t gonna know what hit them. Apple pie, Reddi-wip, cinnamon, and salted caramel?! I mean, how could they NOT go head over heels over this dessert?! And they won’t have any clue how easy it was for you to make.

Ok so exactly how easy is this dessert? Let’s break it down.

Instead of slaving away for hours on a from-scratch apple pie, I used Marie Callender’s Dutch Apple Pie since it has the quality of homemade, with real, wholesome ingredients. I simply baked it according to instructions and let it cool for an hour or so. If it’s too hot, it will melt the Reddi-wip before you have a chance to serve it so make sure to let it cool!

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

A super simple treat to make for all your summer parties that is sure to impress! Simply layer Marie Callender's Dutch Apple Pie, Reddi-wip, and salted caramel sauce in individual cups and serve immediately.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Servings: 8 parfaits

Ingredients

For the parfaits:
  • 1 Marie Callender's Dutch Apple Pie cooked according to package instructions, cooled to room temperature
  • 2 6.5-ounce cans Original Reddi-Wip
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce (recipe below)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 8-10 plastic cups for serving
For the salted caramel sauce:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter salted, sliced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

To assemble parfaits:
  • Place a layer of Original Reddi-Wip in the bottom of a small plastic cup. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top. Scoop 2 tablespoons Marie Callender's Dutch Apple Pie (with crust) and layer on top of Reddi-Wip. Drizzle a little salted caramel sauce on top. Repeat layers one more time. Finish with a final layer of Reddi-Wip, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce.
  • Serve immediately with a spoon. Enjoy!
To make caramel sauce:
  • Place sugar in medium saucepan and heat to medium. Stir constantly with a silicone spatula (make sure it can handle high heat temps!). As the caramel begins to liquefy, scrape from the bottom and mix back into the granulated pieces. The sugar will clump but eventually it will melt again and turn a deep amber brown. Make sure you are still stirring so it does not burn.
  • Once the sugar is melted, add butter and stir until butter is melted, about 2-3 minutes. Use a whisk to incorporate the butter with the sugar.
  • Very, very slowly, add the cream to the sugar mixture while whisking. The mixture will start to bubble violently, but keep stirring and it will calm down. Allow it to boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the salt. Transfer to storage container (such as a mason jar) and allow it too cool for at least 1 hour before using.

Notes

Salted caramel recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction

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  2. David Eric says

    July 10, 2025 at 2:49 am

    Oh wow, these parfaits look so delicious! The combination of sweet apples, creamy Reddi‑Wip ice cream and salted caramel sauce – easy to make and still ‘quality’!
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  4. WalmartOne says

    March 25, 2025 at 2:54 pm

    This dessert looks absolutely irresistible! The combination of apple pie, Reddi-wip, and salted caramel sounds like the perfect summer treat. I love how easy it is to make while still looking so impressive. Definitely adding this to my must-try list! Thanks for sharing!
    WalmartOne

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  5. John says

    September 9, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    I love this dessert. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Valerie Seow says

      February 19, 2024 at 3:59 am

      These look amazing! They’re so perfect for summer!

      Reply
  6. Emma Davis says

    May 8, 2021 at 8:59 am

    An unusual combination of sweet apples with cinnamon and homemade salted caramel. I love it. Thank You for the recipe.

    Reply
  7. Devit Clark says

    April 25, 2021 at 11:45 am

    Good blog. I read your blog and find the amazing food idea. Thanks for your great reviews

    Reply
  8. Brenda Robinson says

    July 13, 2018 at 9:18 am

    I love salted caramel.

    Reply
  9. Debi says

    March 14, 2018 at 9:38 am

    I have a quick question for you, can you use cool whip instead of reddi-whip. I’m not a fan of the texture of Reddi whip. The recipe looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      March 14, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Yup! You can even use homemade whipped cream, if you prefer. Thanks for your question!

      Reply
  10. adriana says

    July 23, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    These look amazing!! What a great dessert for a party, or for just one! 😉 Haha!

    Reply
  11. Hannah says

    July 20, 2017 at 9:13 am

    This sounds so good!

    Reply
  12. Shan says

    July 20, 2017 at 7:44 am

    Mouth is watering!!! OMG!

    Reply
  13. Hannah Palamara says

    July 19, 2017 at 10:52 pm

    Wow, this sounds amazing! You’re making me excited for Fall!

    Reply
  14. Jenna Urben says

    July 19, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    This looks so great! Awesome idea for a party 🙂

    Reply
  15. Jazz says

    July 19, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    What an easy and creative dish! Thanks for sharing, Sharon.

    Reply
  16. Rachel says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    omg my mouth is watering… this looks incredible!

    Reply
  17. Kelsey says

    July 18, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    Oh my gosh this looks delicious! xo

    Reply
  18. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says

    July 18, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    These sound so yummy!! I love how simple they are as well!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 18, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  19. Joanie @ One Dish Kitchen says

    July 18, 2017 at 11:38 am

    What a pretty dessert! I love how easy these are!

    Reply
  20. Denay DeGuzman says

    July 18, 2017 at 11:22 am

    Oh wow! What scrumptious-looking parfaits. I love Reddi-Wip and Marie Callender’s, so this is the perfect recipe for me. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Taylor Reese says

    July 18, 2017 at 8:27 am

    my mouth is watering!! I’ve pinned this to use sometime sooooon!!!

    Reply
  22. Ashley says

    July 18, 2017 at 12:29 am

    This looks absolutely delicious!! Wishing I had this tasty treat right now!

    Reply
  23. Meghan says

    July 17, 2017 at 11:34 pm

    Oh my god these look so amazing!! I need to try this!!

    Meghan | beyondbasicblog.com

    Reply
  24. Shannon Morscheck says

    July 17, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    This looks divine!

    Reply
  25. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    July 17, 2017 at 11:29 pm

    Oh, wow!! Your salted caramel looks sooo good! And you can *never* go wrong with Marie Callenders OR Reddi-whip! What a great dessert idea you’ve come up with, Sharon!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 18, 2017 at 5:20 am

      Thanks Patricia! I love how easy that caramel is to make. It’s dangerous!

      Reply
  26. Francesca says

    July 17, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    These look so cute and so delicious!! Good idea!

    Reply
  27. Quinn Caudill says

    July 17, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    This looks so good. I cant wait to give it a try. Yum!

    Reply
  28. Stephanie says

    July 17, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    Oh. My. Goodness. This looks amazing and so easy to do! Why hadn’t I thought of this before?!? My boys are going to love this recipe!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 18, 2017 at 5:20 am

      I know right?! So simple yet it’s the first time I’ve made it!

      Reply
  29. Rachel says

    July 17, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    These look amazing AND easy! Two of my favorite things! 😛

    Reply
  30. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    July 17, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    oh my gawwwwwwwwd this sounds simply delicious – and super easy too, which makes it like 10000x better!

    Reply
  31. Jessica says

    July 17, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    this looks delicious! I feel like this is one of those things I need to fit into my calories… or like hide in there some how lol

    Reply
  32. Kate says

    July 17, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    That caramel sauce looks absolutely incredible! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 7:38 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  33. D at Be you and thrive says

    July 17, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    I just love your posts and recipes! This one looks sooo delicious!! Yum!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      Aw thanks so much! That means so much!

      Reply
  34. Kristen Jones says

    July 17, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    This looks SO yummy! Definitely adding it to my dessert making list!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      You’re gonna love it!

      Reply
  35. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says

    July 17, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    This looks so fancy but the recipe is so easy! Love it.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      So so easy! Thanks Jordan!

      Reply
  36. Ruthie Ridley says

    July 17, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    what in the world!?!?! All my dreams come true in one cup!! trying this on my next cheat day!

    Reply
  37. Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor says

    July 17, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    Yummy! This looks perfect for a fall get together. I love that it’s easy to put together and has lots of great flavors.

    Reply
  38. Vicki @ Babies to Bookworms says

    July 17, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    Yum! These look delicious!! I will have to keep these in mind for the fall!

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    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      You’re so right – these would be great for the fall too!

      Reply
  39. Lynn Woods says

    July 17, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    Parfaits…oh how I love them! Boy does this look good. Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  40. Lanae Bond says

    July 17, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    This parfait looks yummy! I would thought of making one like that. I usually make one with berries.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      Oh wow! Berries sound incredible too. Marie Callender’s has a mixed berry pie that I just have to try in these parfaits next. Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
  41. Jessica Lam says

    July 17, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    These look amazing! They’re so perfect for summer!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Right?! Nothing says summer quite like apple pie!

      Reply
  42. Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries says

    July 17, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    You had me at salted caramel… and then at apple… and then at pie. Yum!!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      Haha yess! All the layers are incredible!

      Reply
  43. Michael @ Super Millennial says

    July 17, 2017 at 10:57 am

    Wow these look incredible you’re a pro with the recipe & great food pics! Can’t wait to try these.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      Wow thanks so much! I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  44. luzel says

    July 17, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Been on a diet for 2 weeks and am loosing weight, but maybe I should make these for my cheat day. They look sooo good!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      Ugh oh. If you have these on the cheat day I think they’ll push right off that wagon!

      Reply
  45. Meg says

    July 17, 2017 at 8:03 am

    omg this looks so yummy, I literally want to lick my screen – definitely think this will be a hit at the next dinner party we do!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 17, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      Aw thanks so much!

      Reply

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