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Caramel Apple Trifles

Delicious Caramel Apple Trifles for Effortless Holiday Elegance

This Caramel Apple Trifle combines fluffy caramel mousse, crunchy apple crumble, and tart apple pieces into a stunning no-bake dessert perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 trifles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Mousse
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Apple Crumble
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
For the Chopped Raw Apples
  • 4 cups Granny Smith apples diced

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • clear glass cups or jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caramel Apple Trifles
  1. Combine 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium and bubble for 5-7 minutes until deep amber. Add 6 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup of heavy cream, whisk continuously until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine 1 cup of rolled oats, 3/4 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of melted butter until crumbly. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  3. In clear glass cups or jars, add a layer of caramel mousse, drizzle caramel sauce, sprinkle apple crumble, layer diced apples. Repeat and finish with caramel mousse on top.
  4. Cover trifles with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before serving, drizzle with extra caramel sauce and sprinkle crumble on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1trifleCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To avoid crystallization, wash down the sides of the pan while caramelizing. Ensure the mousse is cool before assembly for best results. Can swap apples with other fruits like pears or peaches.

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