Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle
Dive into fall flavors with this show-stopping Colossal Caramel Apple Trifle, a decadent dessert layered with tender caramelized Granny Smith apples, fluffy whipped cream, and moist pound cake. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this trifle strikes the ideal balance between sweet and tart, with each bite bursting with the cozy tastes of autumn. Drizzled with rich caramel sauce and topped with optional crunchy pecans, it's as visually stunning as it is delicious, especially when displayed in a glass trifle dish. With just 30 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, this no-fuss dessert is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings. Ready to wow your guests? Assemble it in advance and let the flavors blend for a truly unforgettable treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 large loaf Pound cake or yellow cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Prepared caramel sauce
- 0.5 cups Chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the Granny Smith apples into small chunks.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sauté for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the mixture is caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
While the apples cool, cut the pound cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped cream and whip again until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overmix. Set aside.
To assemble the trifle, use a large glass trifle dish or a deep glass bowl. Begin with a layer of cake cubes at the bottom.
Add a layer of the caramelized apples over the cake, followed by a generous layer of whipped cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped pecans, if using.
Repeat the layers (cake, apples, whipped cream, caramel, pecans) until the dish is full, finishing with whipped cream on top.
Drizzle a final layer of caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with additional pecans for garnish.
Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 350.1 g | 449% | |
| Saturated Fat | 181.6 g | 908% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1061 mg | 354% | |
| Sodium | 1651 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 630.3 g | 229% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 480.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1991 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
