Description
A delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of caramel with the crispness of apples, layered for stunning presentation and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (207g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 tsp salt
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp (56g) packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cinnamon granola (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves (3-5 minutes). Add the butter and let it melt. Increase the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Stop stirring and let it boil until it turns a deep golden color (10-15 minutes). Occasionally swirl the pan for even cooking. Remove from heat and slowly add heavy cream while whisking. Allow caramel to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Apples: In a medium pan, combine apples, lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Stir and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes until apples soften. Let cool.
- Make the Cinnamon Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Trifles: Layer whipped cream, granola, caramel sauce, and cinnamon apples in serving glasses. Repeat the layers and let the trifles set in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving.
Notes
Make the caramel ahead of time for easier prep. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dessert, caramel, apple, layering, trifles