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Apple Shortcakes With Maple Whipped Cream Recipe

Let's welcome fall with a seasonal spin to a classic Americana dessert -- apple shortcakes! These delicate, flaky buttermilk shortcakes are topped with a cinnamon-spiced apple filling and then finished with a big dollop of homemade maple whipped cream for an extra decadent touch.

4.8 from 190 votes
45 mins
Total Time
6
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Apple Shortcakes With Maple Whipped Cream

How to Make the Best Apple Shortcakes With Maple Whipped Cream

These gorgeous apple shortcakes are the perfect way to celebrate fall with a homemade dessert that tastes just as good as it looks. The combination of delicate, buttery shortcakes with warm spiced apples and pillowy maple whipped cream creates a dessert that’s equal parts elegant and comforting. It’s a showstopper that’s simpler to make than you might think.

The Anatomy of Perfect Apple Shortcakes

The secret to these shortcakes lies in three key elements working in harmony. First, the shortcakes themselves need to be flaky and tender—achieved by using cold ingredients and not overworking the dough. Second, the apple filling should be sweet and cinnamon-spiced, with the apples softened just enough to hold their shape. Finally, the maple whipped cream adds a touch of autumn elegance and richness that ties everything together.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe brings together classic Americana flavors in a way that feels both timeless and seasonally fresh. The use of real maple syrup in both the filling and the whipped cream elevates this beyond a standard shortcake, while Honeycrisp apples provide a nice balance of sweetness and tartness. Whether you’re serving this at a dinner party, holiday gathering, or simply treating yourself on a fall afternoon, these shortcakes are sure to impress.

Apple Shortcakes With Maple Whipped Cream

Apple Shortcakes With Maple Whipped Cream

Let's welcome fall with a seasonal spin to a classic Americana dessert -- apple shortcakes! These delicate, flaky buttermilk shortcakes are topped with a cinnamon-spiced apple filling and then finished with a big dollop of homemade maple whipped cream for an extra decadent touch.

4.8 from 190 votes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Keywordapple cake, apple dessert, apple shortcakes, fruit shortcakes
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings6 shortcakes
Calories670kcal
AuthorChristina Hill
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Ingredients

Shortcakes

Apple Filling

Maple Whipped Cream

Instructions

Shortcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add grated frozen butter and mix with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add cold buttermilk and stir until just combined. Don't overwork the dough.
  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a ½-inch thick round.
  6. Cut out 6 shortcakes using a 3-inch biscuit cutter.
  7. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush tops with buttermilk.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Apple Filling

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced apples, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  3. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Cool before serving.

Maple Whipped Cream

  1. In a chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract.
  3. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

Notes

  • Freeze the butter before grating for the flakiest shortcakes.
  • Don't overwork the dough or the shortcakes will be tough.
  • The apple filling can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
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