Caramelised apple, walnut and yoghurt parfait

Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast? These low fat, high protein yoghurt parfaits are super simple to make and are embellished with honey, cinnamon and ginger.

This is a trio I never seem to tire of: apples, cinnamon and ginger. It’s a classic combination and one I’ve relied on many times when making porridge, crumble or strudel.

All three dishes are what you might bookmark for the winter months, so this recipe is one for the summer.

The parfaits are layered with Skyr yoghurt, raisins and caramelised apples, which have been coated in a ginger and cinnamon spice mix. Top with toasted walnuts and a drizzle of honey for a light and healthy breakfast.

How To Make My Caramelised Apple, Walnut And Yoghurt Parfait

• Chef Catling’s recipe notes
• Recipe: Caramelised apple, walnut and yoghurt parfait
• Frequently asked questions

Tips & Notes To Know

• Use tart, crisp apples: Granny Smith, Pink Lady or Braeburn apples hold their shape and give that perfect sweet-sour balance.
• Keep the skin on: Peeling the apple skin off means throwing away most of the fibre.

Caramelised apple, walnut and yoghurt parfait

Serves: 2 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 12 mins 12 mins

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Ingredients

25g walnuts, roughly chopped
Knob of butter
2 eating apples, skin on
40g raisins
1/2 tsp ground sweet cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
Pinch of nutmeg
Runny honey, to drizzle
200g Skyr yoghurt

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180C. Spread the walnuts out on a lined baking tray and roast in the oven, shaking occasionally, until nicely toasted; about 10-12 minutes.

Step 2
Meanwhile, quarter and core the apples, then thinly slice into wedges. Heat a knob of butter in a saucepan and add the apples and raisins. Sprinkle with the cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and add a splash of water and a drizzle of honey; about one teaspoon.

Step 3
Cook the apples over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until slightly softened and caramelised. Leave to cool slightly for a few minutes.

Step 4
Divide half the Skyr yoghurt between glasses and top with the caramelised apples and raisins. Repeat the layers again, finishing with a drizzle of the apple juices. Top with the toasted walnuts just before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Skyr?

Skyr is a super healthy Icelandic yoghurt that is fat free, low in sugar, and packed with protein and probiotics. It has a rich and creamy texture similar to Greek yoghurt, but with a milder, slightly tart flavour.

Around four cups of skimmed cow’s milk is required to produce a cup of Skyr, which is pasteurised, has live cultures added, and is then strained.

One serving (100g) contains between 9-11g of protein depending on brand. You can find Arla Skyr in all major supermarkets.

Can I Substitute Honey For Maple Syrup?

Maple syrup is not quite as sweet as honey, so you may want to use slightly more than the amount of honey dictated in the recipe. However, they are basically like for like with the only major difference being the price.