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By Carrie Ypma on September 25, 2018 47 Comments

Caramel Apple Pudding Cups: A Sweet Treat for Fall

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Want the delicious flavor of a caramel apple without all the mess that goes with food on stick? Try these decadent Caramel Apple Pudding Cups instead.

Caramel Apple Pudding Cups are a sweet treat layered with flavored pudding, chunks of apple, rich caramel topping and chopped nuts to give you a dessert your family can enjoy with a spoon. Serving the Caramel Apple Pudding Cups in clear tumbler glasses also makes them look super cute for fall and Halloween entertaining.

Caramel Apple Pudding Cups: A Sweet Treat for Fall

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Tuesday marked the beginning of fall here in North America, bringing with it cooler temperatures and cravings for all things apple. I, myself, am not a huge fruit fan, but couldn’t resist creating these sweet Caramel Apple Pudding Cups for my family to enjoy after dinner one night. I used a small container of store bought applesauce and a pinch of cinnamon to enhance the vanilla pudding. I’m hoping we can go apple picking some time in the next few weeks, though, so we can make our own cinnamon applesauce to use next time.

What You Need:

Kitchen Tools Needed:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • 9 oz clear plastic cups

Ingredients Needed

Here’s what you’ll need from the store. The exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Instant vanilla pudding
  • Milk
  • Cinnamon
  • Applesauce
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Jar of caramel topping
  • Apple
  • Cinnamon sticks (optional for garnish)
Caramel Apple Pudding Cups: A Sweet Treat for Fall
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Caramel Apple Pudding Cups

Want the delicious flavor of a caramel apple without all the mess that goes with eating food on a stick? Try these decadent Caramel Apple Pudding Cups instead. This sweet treat layers flavored pudding, chunks of apple, rich caramel topping and chopped nuts to give you a dessert your family can enjoy with a spoon.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel apple
Servings: 4
Calories: 728kcal
Author: Carrie Ypma

Ingredients

  • 1 package Vanilla Pudding Instant – 3.4 oz
  • 2 cups Milk Cold
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup Applesauce
  • 1 1/2 cups Peanuts Chopped
  • 12.25 oz. Caramel Topping Jar
  • 1 Apple
  • Cinnamon Sticks Optional for Garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding and cold milk.
  • Stir in the cinnamon and applesauce. Refrigerate the pudding for 5 minutes.
  • Cut the apple into small bite sized chunks, discarding the core.
  • Set out your four ingredients to create the layers: pudding, apples, caramel topping and chopped nuts.
  • Using 4 or 5 clear plastic cups, put 3-4 tablespoons of pudding in the bottom of each cup.
  • Next, add 2 tablespoons of chopped apple, followed by 1-2 tablespoons of caramel topping.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped peanuts as the next layer.
  • Repeat each of the layers one more time in the same order ending with the chopped nuts.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick (optional) and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 728kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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Caramel Apple Pudding Cups: A Sweet Treat for Fall

A Few Ideas for Caramel Apple Pudding Cups

  • Skip the layers. The caramel topping makes the them incredibly sweet. As an alternative, you could skip having multiple layers. Instead, just fill the cups with the cinnamon apple pudding, then top with apples, caramel, and nuts.
  • Serve in wine glasses. I wanted the dessert to be kid-friendly so I used plastic cups. You could really dress up this dessert for an adult evening by serving it in wine glasses, champagne flutes or even martini glasses.
  • Put the chopped nuts on last. The chopped peanuts started to take on moisture from the caramel topping. If you’re going to be making the Caramel Apple Pudding Cups in advance, I’d suggest waiting to add the final layer of chopped nuts until you’re ready to serve them.

Check out our Pinterest board for other creative ideas for fall. If you enjoyed this recipe, please share it with your friends or pin it for later:

Caramel Apple Pudding Cups: A Sweet Treat for Fall

While you’re here, be sure to check out these other delicious fall recipes on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® –

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Originally published September 2014. Updated September 2018.

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Carrie is the chief writer, crafter and creator here at Ideas for the Home by Kenarry®. She's an optimist by nature and enjoys sharing recipes, trying new craft ideas, planning for parties and events as well as organizing and decorating. She and her husband, Kent live in Michigan. She also loves to hide away in a castle under the stairs reading to her two young boys and help guests plan vacations at Sunshine Villa at Glenbrook Resort, their short term vacation rental home in Orlando near Walt Disney World.

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Comments

  1. Bobbi says

    September 25, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    This looks so yummy Carrie!! Gotta try it!

    Pinning 😉
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      Awww, thanks Bobbi! I appreciate the pin too!

      Reply
  2. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    September 25, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    Those look like a delicious sweet treat! My kids would love them! Thanks for sharing them with us at Foodie Fridays, Carrie!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 1, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Your kids need all the extra calories so they can burn them off with all their athletic events! What a fun and busy life you lead, my friend!

      Reply
  3. Karisa says

    September 30, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    Oh man, I want pudding so bad now. It’s my crack…

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 1, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      You “crack” me up, Karisa! It’s got applesauce in it, so that practically makes it a fruit. And fruit is good for you, so I say try it! 🙂

      Reply
  4. jessica says

    October 1, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    All of these fall treats are going to make me fat lol. These pudding cups look to die for! I am a caramel addict so I have to make these..but with granola instead of peanuts lol. I cant do peanuts 🙁 On a side note, I am hosting my first ever Link Up Party! I hope you can come over and link up with me because I would love to have you!! http://liverandomlysimple.com/totally-terrific-tuesday-linkup-party-1/

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 5, 2014 at 10:29 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Jessica and your sweet invitation to your link party. I tried to swing by to join us, but it’s already closed for the week. I’ll keep an eye out for the next one.

      Reply
  5. Carrie says

    October 5, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    Thanks for your sweet comment, Shari! I definitely came by to party with you all again this week. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  6. Michelle @TheGraciousWife.com says

    October 7, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    This looks soooo good! I must try it! Thanks for sharing! Pinning!
    -Michelle @TheGraciousWIfe.com

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 9, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      Thanks for pinning, Michelle! I really appreciate it.

      Reply
  7. Cathy says

    October 7, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    Oh Carrie these pudding cups look simply delicious! I love the individual cups, and the cinnamon stick in each! Saying hello from Wimsey Wednesday!
    Cathy

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 9, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks, Cathy! They’re very good and very sweet! So glad you took time to come by from Whimsy Wednesday. Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Kelly says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:37 am

    These are so pretty! And they look scrumptious! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 9, 2014 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks, Kelly! I’m glad you liked them and appreciate the pin!

      Reply
  9. Carrie says

    October 9, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    Very true, Carrie. Very true! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

    Reply
  10. Laura O @PetiteAllergyTreats says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    Such a great way to enjoy apples and carmel without baking! Thanks for sharing at SNF.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 17, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Thanks, Laura! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  11. Angela says

    October 24, 2014 at 8:29 am

    This is a GREAT idea! my kids will love it! Thanks for linking up to DIY inspired- you’re being featured tonight at Handamde in the Heartland so be sure to stop by!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 24, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      Awww, thanks Angela! I’m thrilled you loved this recipe enough to feature it at DIY Inspired tonight. Thank you! Thank you!

      Reply
  12. ColleenB. says

    November 9, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    These look Fantastic.
    We’re not of a nut eaters at our household so I thought maybe in place of the nuts I might use the HEATH BITS ‘O BRICKLE Toffee Bits to sprinkle on top.
    Thanks for sharing this great delight of a dessert

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 9, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      I think that’s a wonderful idea, Colleen! It would also be delicious with graham cracker or vanilla cookie crumbs as replacements for the peanuts.

      Reply
  13. Kayla says

    November 11, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    Wow this looks delicious! Caramel apples are one of my favorite treats, except there was always too much apple for the caramel! This little treat fixes that 🙂

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      November 11, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      This would definitely fix that problem, Kayla! 🙂 I hope you enjoy them.

      Reply
  14. creativejewishmom/sara says

    October 12, 2015 at 4:30 am

    This looks fantastic, thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday, wonderful to “meet” you.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 12, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe. It’s great to “meet” you too!

      Reply
  15. Carrie says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    I’m glad you liked the idea! Enjoy the treat. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Diane Ugo @ Mrs U Makes says

    October 16, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    I found this on the Pin Me linky party. My boys would definitely love a treat like this. Pinning.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 16, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      Diane, I’m so glad you found us. Thanks for pinning our post. We hope you and your boys enjoy the recipe.

      Reply
  17. Maria Magdalena says

    October 18, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Good idea to put apple in caramel pudding. Thank you from Tasty Tuesday Creative K Kids. I pinned your post at Pinterest board.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 18, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks for visiting from Tasty Tuesday Creative K Kids, Maria. Hope you had a great weekend!

      Reply
  18. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    October 19, 2015 at 2:05 am

    Hi Carrie, This sounds & looks amazing! Pinned, shared & can’t wait to try. Thanks for joining the party! See you again soon.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 19, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      Thank you, Theresa! I’m thrilled you liked the recipe and grateful you pinned it too.

      Reply
  19. Quinn Caudill says

    October 22, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Yummy. I might make an adult version for a Halloween party this weekend. Thanks for sharing with us at #Throwback Thursday link party. Hope you join us again tonight..

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 24, 2015 at 11:40 am

      I hope you and your party guests enjoy the treat this weekend, Quinn! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  20. RBS says

    February 25, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    So, has ANYONE actually made this recipe? It LOOKS good but how does it taste?

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      February 25, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Hi RBS, we’ve made the recipe! If you like apples and caramel, then we encourage you to try it and let us know what you think. We really liked it, but my husband thought the caramel topping made the Caramel Apple Pudding Cups a little too sweet for him. You could just use the caramel on top if you want it less sweet.

      Reply
    • Paula says

      August 31, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Ha I thought the same thing. Everyone one puts it looks good or I love ……, but no one put that they did try it and what they thought. One of my pet peeves. Other than the person who put recipe up, no one has made it!

      Reply
      • Carrie says

        September 5, 2016 at 9:27 pm

        Paula, we would love for you to try the recipe and let us know what you think!

        Reply

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