Apple Crisp Trifles

These Individual Apple Crisp Trifles are perfect for a fall gathering, with crunchy praline crisp, brown sugar cream cheese filling and sautéed apples. All the elements can be prepared days in advance, which make it as easy as it is delicious!

One of the best things about this season are the fall get-togethers. Now, we don’t go to (or have) as many of these as in the summer because as it turns out, all of our friends have kids with equally busy schedules. Sometimes it can be kind of a bummer…this is the best time, but also the busiest!

On the rare occasion I can have a few friends over to hang out my the fire pit, or even looking forward to Halloween parties, these little apple trifles are the perfect little treat. Everyone loves an “individual” sized dessert…I mean there’s no sharing required! Plus, eating out of a cute little jar never gets old.

I know there are three separate recipes included in this guy, but don’t let that stress you out. Each one is incredibly quick and can even be prepared days in advance, so on party day all you have to do is assemble. Or heck, even assemble thee the days before…they are truly a do-in-advance dessert!

The first thing I always make is the Praline Crisp. It’s essentially a granola that I make with brown sugar, honey, pecans, oats and cinnamon. I have to tell you I have a hard time staying away from this stuff! It’s so delicious on it’s own!

The apples are done in under 10 minutes and are sautéed in butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. And the brown sugar cream cheese filling is creamy, sweet and the perfect balance to the apples!

Just layer some of the crisp on the bottom, the apples on top, next the cream cheese filling and finally more crisp! You can honestly make these as big or small as you would like. You could even make them into one giant trifle!

Apple Crisp Trifles

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• Author: Shelly
• Prep Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 jars 1x
• Category: Trifle
• Method: Stove Top/Oven
• Cuisine: Dessert

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These delicious Individual Apple Crisp Trifles are perfect for a fall gathering, with crunchy praline crisp, brown sugar cream cheese filling and sautéed apples. All the elements can be prepared days in advance, which makes it as easy as it is delicious!

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Ingredients

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Praline Crisp

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Sautéed Apples

• 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Filling

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. For Praline Crisp: Preheat oven to 350°F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Set aside.
2. In a large bowl combine all crisp ingredients and stir until coated evenly. Spread the mixture onto the parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking.
3. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
4. Break into pieces and use immediately or store airtight for up to a week.
5. For Sautéed Apples: Combine butter and apple slices In a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are soft. 
6. Sprinkle the apples with salt, cinnamon and brown sugar, stirring to coat. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
7. Remove the pan from heat and allow the apples to cool completely.
8. Use immediately or store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
9. Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Filling:  In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment mix cream cheese and brown sugar together for 2-3 minutes on medium speed until combined and creamy, scraping sides of bowl as necessary. 
10. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla and mix for 1 more minute until smooth.
11. Use immediately or store airtight refrigerated for up to 5 days. When ready to use, bring it  back to room temperature.
12. To assemble trifles: You will need four (8 – 10 ounce) jars. Spoon 2 tablespoons of Praline Crisp into the bottom of each jar.  Top with 1/4 of sautéed apples. Spoon or pipe 1/4 of cream cheese filling on top of apples and top with 1-2 tablespoons more of Praline Crisp. 

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Notes

Serve immediately or store assembled for up to 3 days.