Fall Caramel Apple Trifle
This Fall Caramel Apple Trifle is a cozy no-bake dessert layered with cinnamon apples, whipped cream, granola, and rich caramel. It’s simple, elegant, and filled with the flavors of autumn comfort.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Electric Mixer
- Glass Jars or Cups
Ingredients
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2–1 tsp salt to taste
Cinnamon Apples
- 3 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp packed brown sugar
Cinnamon Whipped Cream & Granola
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cinnamon granola
Instructions
- Make the caramel sauce: In a saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium-low until dissolved. Add butter and boil until golden. Remove from heat, stir in cream, vanilla, and salt. Let cool.
- Prepare the apples: Peel, dice, and toss apples with lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cook until softened and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, whip cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until stiff peaks form.
- Layer trifles: In jars or cups, layer whipped cream, granola, caramel sauce, and apples.
- Repeat layers and finish with a final drizzle of caramel on top.
- Chill for 2–3 hours or more for best flavor. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Let the apples and caramel cool before layering to prevent melting the cream. Chill jars for a few hours to let the flavors blend. Sprinkle with crushed nuts or toffee for extra crunch.