Ingredients
– 1 cup granulated sugar for caramel sauce
– 1/2 cup water for caramel sauce
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter for caramel sauce
– 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream for caramel sauce, slowly whisked in after cooking
– 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract for caramel sauce
– 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt for caramel sauce
– 3 peeled and diced Granny Smith apples for cinnamon apples
– 2 teaspoons lemon juice for cinnamon apples
– 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg for cinnamon apples
– 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon for cinnamon apples
– 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar for cinnamon apples
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream for cinnamon whipped cream
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar for cinnamon whipped cream
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for cinnamon whipped cream
– 1 cup cinnamon granola for assembly
Instructions
1-First, prepare all ingredients by peeling and dicing the apples, then setting out the caramel sauce components for easy access.
2-In a large bowl, mix the diced apples with the spices and sugar, cooking them gently until tender.
3-Make the caramel sauce as described, ensuring it’s cooled before use to avoid any accidents.
4-Whip the cream until it’s ready, then start layering in glasses for a beautiful presentation.
5-Repeat the layers for depth of flavor, end with a drizzle, and refrigerate to let everything set.
6-Finally, serve chilled for the best taste, noting that the recipe yields 4 servings perfect for sharing.
Last Step:
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🍮 Make the caramel sauce ahead and refrigerate for up to two weeks for convenience.
🥄 Prepare the whipped cream 2-3 days in advance to save time.
🌾 Use cinnamon granola instead of cake for a lighter texture and added crunch, but note it softens if stored over 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking and Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle (9 oz)
- Calories: 757 kcal
- Sugar: 74.7 g
- Sodium: 190.7 mg
- Fat: 43.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 94.8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 114.6 mg