Sautéed Apples and Cinnamon-Crumb Parfait with Whipped Cream Recipe

Name: Sautéed Apples and Cinnamon-Crumb Parfait with Whipped Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 cups (1.5 L) peeled, chopped McIntosh apples (about 6 large); 3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar; 3/4 tsp (4 mL) cinnamon

Ingredients

6 cups (1.5 L) peeled, chopped McIntosh apples (about 6 large)
3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar
3/4 tsp (4 mL) cinnamon

	PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 20m	TOTAL TIME 35m
YIELD 4

Instructions

In saucepan, combine apples, 1/2 cup (125 mL) water, sugar and cinnamon; cover and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are very soft. Let cool completely. Mash with a fork, leaving a few chunks.
Cinnamon Crumbs: Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375?F (190?C). Tear bread into large pieces and place in food processor; pulse until coarse, pea-size crumbs are achieved. Add sugar, butter and cinnamon; pulse until evenly coated.
Spread in thin, even layer on parchment paper–lined baking sheet; bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy. Let cool completely.
Topping: Using electric mixer on high speed, beat whipping cream with sugar until stiff peaks form.
Layer 1/4 cup (60 mL) applesauce and 1/4 cup (60 mL) crumbs in each of 4 dessert glasses; repeat layers. Top with dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.

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