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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Cinnamon Apples:

  • 4 medium apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

For the Cream Layer:

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Assembly:

  • 1 12-oz pound cake, cubed (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade

Instructions
 

  • Cook the apples: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook 6–8 minutes until apples are tender but not mushy. Let cool.
  • Make whipped cream: In a cold bowl, whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Assemble the trifle: In a trifle bowl or glasses, layer half the pound cake cubes, half the apples, half the whipped cream, and a drizzle of caramel. Repeat layers.
  • Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.

Notes

  • Add a layer of vanilla pudding for extra creaminess.
  • Swap caramel for maple syrup for a different vibe.