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Caramel Apple Trifle Cups

Indulgent Caramel Apple Trifle Cups: Fall's Best No-Bake Treat

Course: Everyday Sweet
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple desserts, Caramel Apple Trifle Cups, easy desserts, fall desserts, Holiday Desserts, no-bake treats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 350kcal
This Caramel Apple Trifle Cups recipe beautifully blends sweet and tart flavors, making it the ultimate fall dessert.
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Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Trifle dish or clear jars
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

For the Apples

  • 3 Granny Smith Apples Can substitute with Honey Crisp or Fuji.
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Can be omitted or replaced with allspice.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon recommended.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Light or dark both work.

For the Layers

  • 1 loaf Pound Cake Angel food cake or sponge cake can be used.
  • 1 container Cool Whip Can substitute with homemade whipped cream.

For the Finishing Touch

  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce High-quality store-bought recommended.

Instructions

Recipe Instructions

  • Prepare the Apples: Peel and dice 3 Granny Smith apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss them in a bowl with lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well coated.
  • Cook the Mixture: Transfer the coated apples to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes until the apples are tender and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  • Cool the Apples: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  • Assemble Layers: Cut pound cake into small cubes. In clear jars or a trifle dish, layer the cubes of cake at the bottom, followed by a layer of cooked apples, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and a layer of Cool Whip.
  • Repeat Layers: Continue layering the cake, apples, caramel, and Cool Whip until the jars are filled, finishing with a final layer of Cool Whip and caramel on top.
  • Refrigerate: Cover the trifle cups and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with crushed nuts for added crunch. Can be made in advance for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg