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Mason Jar Apple Pie – Easy No-Bake Mini Caramel Apple Dessert

This no-bake Mason Jar Apple Pie layers graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla filling, and warm cinnamon apples with caramel drizzle — a cozy fall dessert you can gift or enjoy on the go.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 jars
Calories 396 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Apples

  • 1 tbs unsalted butter
  • 2 ½ cups baking apples (peeled, cored, diced)
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1-2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

For the Graham Cracker Crust

  • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

For the Cream Cheese Layer

  • 6 oz light cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Topping

  • ¼ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade salted caramel)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Apples
    Add diced apples, butter, water, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 5–6 minutes, stirring until softened but not mushy. Let them cool to room temperature.(Tip: Leave a little bite in the apples for texture — they’ll balance beautifully with the creamy layer.)
  • Make the Crust
    Crush graham crackers in a food processor until fine. Stir together crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Divide evenly into four 8-oz jars. Press firmly using the back of a spoon or the end of an ice cream scoop to form the base. Chill while preparing the filling.
  • Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer
    In one bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. In another, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
  • Assemble
    Spoon the cream cheese layer over the chilled crust, smoothing it to the edges. Add a layer of cooled cinnamon apples on top. Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving.
    (Optional: Add a light sprinkle of sea salt or crushed pecans for extra crunch.)