Caramel Apple Trifle Recipe
Looking for a dessert that screams fall comfort? Try this Caramel Apple Trifle Recipe. It's quick, delicious, and visually stunning.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped apples peeled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pre-made pound cake cubed
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
- Optional: chopped pecans
Instructions
- Peel and chop apples into cubes.
- Add apples, sugar, cinnamon to saucepan.
- Pour in lemon juice and water.
- Cook on medium heat until soft.
- Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
- Add butter and vanilla. Stir gently.
- Let the mixture cool completely.
- Cube the pound cake into squares.
- In trifle dish, layer pound cake first.
- Add a layer of apple mixture.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously over apples.
- Spoon whipped topping on next layer.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are done.
- Finish with whipped topping and caramel.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans if using.
- Chill in fridge for 1 hour.
- Serve cold with a caramel drizzle.
Notes
- Use tart apples for more flavor depth.
- Let apples cool before layering.
- Use homemade caramel for richer taste.
- Add cinnamon to whipped cream for spice.
- Toast the pecans for extra crunch.
- Don’t over-soak pound cake with sauce.
- Keep layers even for a clean look.
- Serve in mini cups for easy sharing.