Autumn brings a bounty of flavors that are perfect for creating a delicious trifle. This dessert combines the classic flavors of autumn with a modern twist. Roasted apples, pears, and pumpkin are layered with a creamy custard and a caramel sauce that is made with real pumpkin puree. The result is a decadent and festive dessert that is sure to impress your guests.
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AUTUMN TRIFLE WITH ROASTED APPLES, PEARS, AND PUMPKIN-CARAMEL SAUCE
Categories Milk/Cream Fruit Dessert Roast Thanksgiving Apple Pear Pumpkin Sherry Fall Chill Cinnamon Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- For cinnamon pastry cream:
- Whisk yolks and 1/2 cup milk in large bowl. Add sugar, flour, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until sugar dissolves. Bring 1 1/2 cups milk to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk milk into yolk mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan. Cook until custard thickens and boils, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Add butter and stir until melted. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface. Chill until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
- For pumpkin-caramel sauce:
- Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and cook until mixture is deep amber, stirring constantly, about 8 minutes (mixture will be grainy). Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream (mixture will bubble). Stir until caramel bits dissolve, about 2 minutes. Add pumpkin; stir until heated. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
- For roasted fruit:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix apples, pears, and lemon juice in large bowl. Place butter on rimmed baking sheet. Heat in oven until butter melts and begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add fruit to baking sheet and toss with butter. Roast until fruit is soft and golden, turning with metal spatula every 15 minutes, about 1 hour. Cool fruit on sheet.
- For assembly:
- Place ladyfingers, flat side up, on baking sheet. Brush with Sherry. Line bottom of 2- or 3-quart glass trifle dish with single layer of ladyfingers, Sherry side up. Line bottom edge with 1 row of ladyfingers, Sherry side in, pressing gently against dish. Spoon half of pastry cream into lined dish; smooth top. Cover with half of fruit. Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel sauce over. Line edge of dish with second row of ladyfingers, Sherry side in. Cover fruit with single layer of ladyfingers. Spoon remaining pastry cream over. Cover with remaining fruit. Drizzle fruit with 1/2 cup caramel sauce. Line edge of dish with third row of ladyfingers, Sherry side in. Chill at least 6 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
- Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla in bowl until mixture holds peaks. Fill pastry bag fitted with large rosette tip with whipped cream and pipe over trifle (or spoon whipped cream over). (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead; chill.) Drizzle whipped cream with 2 tablespoons caramel sauce. Brush pear slices with lemon juice; arrange decoratively atop whipped cream. Serve, passing remaining caramel sauce separately.
CARAMEL APPLE TRIFLE
Trifles are terrific desserts because they're made in advance and feed a crowd. This caramel-apple version appeals to kids of all ages. -Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the apples, walnuts, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup caramel topping and remaining apple pie spice. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. , In a 3-1/2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer a third of the cake cubes, cream cheese mixture and apple mixture. Repeat layers twice. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and drizzle with remaining caramel topping. Sprinkle with additional apple pie spice if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
AUTUMN TRIFLE W/ ROASTED APPLES, PEARS AND PUMPKIN-CARAMEL SAUCE
Need a dessert to impress? This is the one! While somewhat labor-intensive, it's worth the work. Your guests will gush over the presentation and perfect flavor combination. A pastry bag and large rosette tip are optional for the whipped cream topping, which can also be spooned over the trifle.
Provided by GimlisGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For cinnamon pastry cream: Whisk yolks and 1/2 cup milk in large bowl. Add sugar, flour, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until sugar dissolves. Bring 1 1/2 cups milk to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk milk into yolk mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan. Cook until custard thickens and boils, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Add butter and stir until melted. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface. Chill until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.).
- For pumpkin-caramel sauce: Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and cook until mixture is deep amber, stirring constantly, about 8 minutes (mixture will be grainy). Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream (mixture will bubble). Stir until caramel bits dissolve, about 2 minutes. Add pumpkin; stir until heated. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.).
- For roasted fruit: Preheat oven to 400°F Mix apples, pears, and lemon juice in large bowl. Place butter on rimmed baking sheet. Heat in oven until butter melts and begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add fruit to baking sheet and toss with butter. Roast until fruit is soft and golden, turning with metal spatula every 15 minutes, about 1 hour. Cool fruit on sheet.
- For assembly: Place ladyfingers, flat side up, on baking sheet. Brush with Sherry. Line bottom of 2- or 3-quart glass trifle dish with single layer of ladyfingers, Sherry side up. Line bottom edge with 1 row of ladyfingers, Sherry side in, pressing gently against dish. Spoon half of pastry cream into lined dish; smooth top. Cover with half of fruit. Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel sauce over. Line edge of dish with second row of ladyfingers, Sherry side inches Cover fruit with single layer of ladyfingers. Spoon remaining pastry cream over. Cover with remaining fruit. Drizzle fruit with 1/2 cup caramel sauce. Line edge of dish with third row of ladyfingers, Sherry side inches Chill at least 6 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.).
- Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla in bowl until mixture holds peaks. Fill pastry bag fitted with large rosette tip with whipped cream and pipe over trifle (or spoon whipped cream over). (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead; chill.) Drizzle whipped cream with 2 tablespoons caramel sauce. Brush pear slices with lemon juice; arrange decoratively atop whipped cream. Serve, passing remaining caramel sauce separately.
CASHEW SALAD WITH APPLES & PEARS
A very pretty salad - great for serving to company. My aunt made this for my son's birthday party and everyone just loved it.
Provided by Sherri35
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Toss salad ingredients in large bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a separate container. You can toss the salad with the dressing and serve it like that, or let each person put as much or as little dressing on their salad as they would like.
- The extra dressing stays fresh in the refrigerator for a long time.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark caramel sauce. You can also make your own caramel sauce by heating 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns amber in color. Then, slowly whisk in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and a pinch of salt.
- If you don't have any pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves.
- To keep the cake moist, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours.
- To make the trifle ahead of time, assemble the layers and then cover the trifle with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the trifle for up to 24 hours before serving.
Conclusion:
Autumn trifle is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of cake, fruit, and custard, this trifle is sure to please everyone. The roasted apples and pears add a delicious sweetness and crunch, while the pumpkin caramel sauce adds a touch of autumn flavor. This trifle is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts and hostesses.
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