Apple Pie Caramel Pudding

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice 5 to 8 apples, either Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, using a handy dandy dicer for less work and better consistency.
  2. 2Dice 5 to 8 apples, either Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, using a handy dandy dicer for less work and better consistency.
  3. 3Dice 5 to 8 apples, either Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, using a handy dandy dicer for less work and better consistency.
  4. 4Melt two sticks of unsalted butter in a pan.
  5. 5Melt two sticks of unsalted butter in a pan.
  6. 6Melt two sticks of unsalted butter in a pan.
  7. 7Add the diced apples to the melted butter.
  8. 8Add the diced apples to the melted butter.
  9. 9Add the diced apples to the melted butter.
  10. 10Season the apples with cinnamon.
  11. 11Season the apples with cinnamon.
  12. 12Season the apples with cinnamon.
  13. 13Add about one cup of brown sugar to the apples.
  14. 14Add about one cup of brown sugar to the apples.
  15. 15Add about one cup of brown sugar to the apples.
  16. 16Add fresh lemon juice for balance.
  17. 17Add fresh lemon juice for balance.
  18. 18Add fresh lemon juice for balance.
  19. 19Mix the apples well.
  20. 20Mix the apples well.
  21. 21Mix the apples well.
  22. 22Cover the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes so the apples can render down.
  23. 23Cover the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes so the apples can render down.
  24. 24Cover the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes so the apples can render down.
  25. 25Add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) to thicken the apple filling.
  26. 26Add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) to thicken the apple filling.
  27. 27Add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) to thicken the apple filling.
  28. 28Stir until the apple filling thickens.
  29. 29Stir until the apple filling thickens.
  30. 30Stir until the apple filling thickens.
  31. 31Cover the apple filling and let it cool down completely.
  32. 32Cover the apple filling and let it cool down completely.
  33. 33Cover the apple filling and let it cool down completely.
  34. 34For the apple pudding, add 2 to 3 boxes of vanilla Jell-O mix into a bowl.
  35. 35For the apple pudding, add 2 to 3 boxes of vanilla Jell-O mix into a bowl.
  36. 36For the apple pudding, add 2 to 3 boxes of vanilla Jell-O mix into a bowl.
  37. 37Add 3 cups of milk per box of Jell-O mix (total of 9 cups for 3 boxes).
  38. 38Add 3 cups of milk per box of Jell-O mix (total of 9 cups for 3 boxes).
  39. 39Add 3 cups of milk per box of Jell-O mix (total of 9 cups for 3 boxes).
  40. 40Stir the pudding mix and milk together.
  41. 41Stir the pudding mix and milk together.
  42. 42Stir the pudding mix and milk together.
  43. 43Sprinkle in some cinnamon.
  44. 44Sprinkle in some cinnamon.
  45. 45Sprinkle in some cinnamon.
  46. 46Add 2 to 3 spoonfuls of the apple filling juice to enhance the flavor.
  47. 47Add 2 to 3 spoonfuls of the apple filling juice to enhance the flavor.
  48. 48Add 2 to 3 spoonfuls of the apple filling juice to enhance the flavor.
  49. 49Stir the pudding again.
  50. 50Stir the pudding again.
  51. 51Stir the pudding again.
  52. 52Wrap the pudding and allow it to get thick and cold.
  53. 53Wrap the pudding and allow it to get thick and cold.
  54. 54Wrap the pudding and allow it to get thick and cold.
  55. 55Once the pudding is thick, add in whipped cream and fold it in.
  56. 56Once the pudding is thick, add in whipped cream and fold it in.
  57. 57Once the pudding is thick, add in whipped cream and fold it in.
  58. 58Begin assembly by placing a layer of Chessman cookies at the bottom of a serving dish.
  59. 59Begin assembly by placing a layer of Chessman cookies at the bottom of a serving dish.
  60. 60Begin assembly by placing a layer of Chessman cookies at the bottom of a serving dish.
  61. 61Spread a layer of pudding evenly over the cookies.
  62. 62Spread a layer of pudding evenly over the cookies.
  63. 63Spread a layer of pudding evenly over the cookies.
  64. 64Add a layer of apple filling on top of the pudding.
  65. 65Add a layer of apple filling on top of the pudding.
  66. 66Add a layer of apple filling on top of the pudding.
  67. 67Sprinkle some crushed vanilla wafers and Chessman cookies over the apple filling.
  68. 68Sprinkle some crushed vanilla wafers and Chessman cookies over the apple filling.
  69. 69Sprinkle some crushed vanilla wafers and Chessman cookies over the apple filling.
  70. 70Repeat the layers: pudding, apple filling, crushed cookies.
  71. 71Repeat the layers: pudding, apple filling, crushed cookies.
  72. 72Repeat the layers: pudding, apple filling, crushed cookies.
  73. 73The last layer should be Chessman cookies.
  74. 74The last layer should be Chessman cookies.
  75. 75The last layer should be Chessman cookies.
  76. 76Top with caramel for a little pizzazz.
  77. 77Top with caramel for a little pizzazz.
  78. 78Top with caramel for a little pizzazz.
  79. 79Let it sit in the fridge overnight.
  80. 80Let it sit in the fridge overnight.
  81. 81Let it sit in the fridge overnight.

Ingredients

  • 5 to 8 apples
  • 5 to 8 apples
  • 5 to 8 apples
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 to 3 boxes instant vanilla Jell-O pudding mix
  • 2 to 3 boxes instant vanilla Jell-O pudding mix
  • 2 to 3 boxes instant vanilla Jell-O pudding mix
  • 9 cups cold milk
  • 9 cups cold milk
  • 9 cups cold milk
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 to 3 spoonfuls apple filling juice
  • 2 to 3 spoonfuls apple filling juice
  • 2 to 3 spoonfuls apple filling juice
  • 1.5 cups whipped topping
  • 1.5 cups whipped topping
  • 1.5 cups whipped topping
  • 2 to 3 packages Chessman cookies
  • 2 to 3 packages Chessman cookies
  • 2 to 3 packages Chessman cookies
  • crushed vanilla wafers
  • crushed vanilla wafers
  • crushed vanilla wafers
  • caramel sauce
  • caramel sauce
  • caramel sauce

Equipment

bowldicing toolpanlidwhiskspatulaserving dishoven mitts

Tips

  • If you have leftover apple filling, you can always make another dessert with it.
  • If you want to add the apple filling to the pudding instead of whipped cream, that's okay.