Caramel Apple Pecan Shortcakes - The BakerMama

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 and 1/4 cup heavy cream, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Sparkling or crystallized white sugar, for sprinkling
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, for toasting
• 4 granny smith apples, sliced
• 1/2 cup prepared caramel sauce or caramel topping
• whipped topping, for serving