Pumpkin Apple Harvest Parfait
This Pumpkin Apple Harvest Parfait is the perfect fall dessert, combining warm pumpkin spice biscuits, caramelized Granny Smith apples, and fluffy whipped cream into beautiful layered treats. Each spoonful brings together sweet pumpkin flavors, tart cinnamon apples, and creamy richness, making these parfaits ideal for Thanksgiving dinners, fall parties, or make-ahead holiday desserts.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
- 4 small serving jars or glasses
Ingredients
For the Apple Layer
- 3 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1-3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- For the Parfait Layers
- 1 package pumpkin spice biscuits prepared according to package directions
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
For Pumpkin Spice Drizzle
- Icing from pumpkin spice biscuit package
- 2-3 teaspoon milk
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
- Bake pumpkin spice biscuits according to package directions. Let the icing thaw, then set aside.
- Peel and chop apples into small pieces. Toss with lemon juice and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples and cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add brown sugar and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the apples are caramelized. Cool completely.
- Beat heavy whipping cream and sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Mix the biscuit icing with milk, adding a little at a time, until it reaches a drizzle consistency.
- Chop cooled pumpkin biscuits into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer parfaits with biscuit pieces, caramelized apples, whipped cream, and repeat the layers.
- Drizzle pumpkin spice icing over the whipped cream and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice before serving.
Notes
- Apple choice: Granny Smith apples work best because their tart flavor balances the sweet pumpkin and cream.
- Don't overcook apples: Cook until tender but still slightly firm for the best texture.
- Cool before layering: Warm apples or biscuits can melt the whipped cream.
- Make ahead: Prepare the apple filling and whipped cream separately up to 1 day ahead. Assemble shortly before serving.
- Biscuit substitute: If pumpkin spice biscuits are unavailable, cinnamon rolls, caramel rolls, or pumpkin bread cubes work well.