Caramel Apple Chai Pumpkin Skewers (Print Version)
Skewers feature chai muffins, caramelized apples, and pumpkin pancakes drizzled with caramel for autumn flavor.
# Components:
→ Pumpkin Pancake Bites
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
11 - 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
12 - 1 large egg
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Chai Muffin Bites
15 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
16 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
17 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
18 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
20 - 1 teaspoon ground chai spice blend
21 - 1/3 cup milk
22 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
23 - 1 large egg
24 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Caramelized Apples
25 - 2 large apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch chunks
26 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
27 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
28 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Assembly
29 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce
30 - 8 wooden or bamboo skewers
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices until evenly distributed. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, pumpkin puree, egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently mix until just incorporated. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease. Drop tablespoon-size portions of batter onto the skillet to form small pancakes, each approximately 2 inches wide. Cook each side for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. Transfer finished pancake bites to a plate and allow to cool.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or apply baking spray. In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spice blend. In a separate bowl, combine milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Add wet mixture to dry and stir just until combined. Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool completely before removing from tin.
03 - Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apple chunks, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and become caramelized, about 8 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let the apples cool slightly.
04 - Thread one pumpkin pancake bite, one chai muffin bite, and one caramelized apple chunk onto a skewer. Repeat the pattern so each skewer has two of each component. Arrange completed skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with caramel sauce immediately before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Festive, bite-sized dessert perfect for fall gatherings
- Combines pumpkin, chai, and caramel flavors in one creative presentation
02 -
- This recipe contains wheat, eggs, and dairy so check for allergens in all ingredients.
- Caramel sauce can contain nuts or traces if processed in shared facilities.
03 -
- Try swapping pears for apples for a different twist.
- Serve with extra caramel sauce or a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.