Easy Apple Pie Trifle Cups (reel)
The easiest way to enjoy apple pie! These easy apple pie trifle cups are made with a classic apple pie filling layered with crumbled butter pie crust and fluffy whipped cream. Top the dessert cups with homemade caramel sauce and diced nuts as garnish, then dig in to enjoy! These apple pie trifles are great for fall and as a Thanksgiving dessert!
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Ingredients for Apple Pie Trifles
Here are the main ingredients you’ll need to make these easy apple pie trifles. Find the full list of ingredients in the printable recipe card below.
- Apples – just about any variety of apples will work great for this recipe. I like to use Fiji, Gala, or Green Delicious.
- Sugar – I recommend using white granulated sugar for the filling. Brown sugar can burn quickly!
- Flour, Cinnamon, & Vanilla – for making the delicious apple pie filling.
- Pie Crust – you can use my recipe for All-Butter Pie Crust or use store-bough pie crust. Both will work great.
- Heavy Cream – for making the whipped cream. Make sure the cream is very well chilled before whisking.
- Powdered Sugar – for sweetening the whipped cream.
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Preparing & Baking the Pie Crust
For these apple pie trifles, I layer the apple pie filling with crumbled buttery pie crust. The pie crust can be baked ahead of time and allowed to cool at room temperature. You can make it the day before, too.
- Prepare a batch of my All-Butter Pie Crust recipe. Make sure to chill the dough first for at least 30 minutes. You can also use store-bought pie crust. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Roll the dough out into a large circle and transfer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
- Brush the pie crust all over with the beaten egg using a pastry brush. Next, use a fork to pierce the dough all over to prevent air pockets from forming.
- Bake the pie crust at 425°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until the pie crust is golden brown. Remove it from the oven and allow the crust to cool down to room temperature.
- Once cooled, break the pie crust into smaller chunks, then crumble into small, bite sized pieces and crumbs.
Making the Apple Pie Filling
While the pie crust is baking, it’s the perfect time to get started on the apple pie filling for these trifles!
- Peel, core, and dice the apples, then place into a large pot or sauté pan.
- Add the sugar, flour, salt, vanilla extract, butter, and ground cinnamon. Use a spatula to combine everything together.
- Cook the apples over medium heat, bringing them up to a simmer. Reduce the heat to a medium-low heat and continue to cook for about 20 minutes, until the apples are cooked and tender.
- Depending on the variety of apples you’re using, you may need to add water to the filling. If the filling is already thickened but the apples are not yet tender, add ½ cup water in intervals as needed until the apples are cooked.
- Remove the filling from the heat and allow it to cool completely before assembling the dessert cups!
Easy Whipped Cream Recipe
Next, prepare the whipped cream for the trifles!
- Pour the chilled heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk the cream for 4 to 6 minutes, starting on a slow speed first and gradually increasing, until the cream forms stiff peaks.
- Transfer the whipped cream into a pastry bag tipped with a large, star tip. Keep the whipped cream chilled if not using right away.
How to Make Apple Pie Trifles
- Once the apple pie filling and the pie crust have cooled down to room temperature, you can assemble the trifles. I like to use stemless wine glasses; plastic cups, parfait cups, or even brandy glasses will work well.
- Add a few tablespoons of crumbled pie crust into the bottom of each cup. Fill the cups with about ½ cup to ¾ cup of the cooled apple pie filling.
- Top the apple filling with a few extra tablespoons of the crumbled pie crust. Pipe a generous amount of whipped cream over the top.
- Garnish the trifles with a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce and a sprinkle of diced pecans, if desired.
Serving & Storing Suggestions
These apple pie trifles can be enjoyed right away or kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep them well covered in the fridge to keep them from absorbing odors.
Remove them from the fridge about 30 minutes prior to serving and enjoy!
More Recipes to Try!
Enjoyed this easy and delicious apple pie recipe? Check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to love!
- Cranberry Apple Pie – a fruity twist on the classic apple pie, with my all-butter pie crust and tart cranberries.
- The Best Glazed Apple Fritters – these are simply divine! Fluffy and soft fritters dotted with loads of apples, finished with a simple sugar glaze!
- Apple Pie Caramel Cheesecake – rich and decadent caramel cheesecake topped with apple pie filling and whipped cream.
- Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls – these are perfect for fall and Thanksgiving! My classic cinnamon rolls filled with apple pie filling!
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Easy Apple Pie Trifle Cups (reel)
Easy apple pie trifle cups are the perfect Thanksgiving dessert, with apple pie filling, butter pie crust, whipped cream, and caramel!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten; for egg wash
For Apple Pie Filling:
- 8 large apples
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
For Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream, well chilled
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
For Topping:
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
Preparing the Pie Crust:
- Prepare a batch of my All-Butter Pie Crust recipe. Make sure to chill the dough first for at least 30 minutes. You can also use store-bought pie crust. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Roll the dough out into a large circle and transfer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
- Brush the pie crust all over with the beaten egg using a pastry brush. Next, use a fork to pierce the dough all over to prevent air pockets from forming.
- Bake the pie crust at 425°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until the pie crust is golden brown. Remove it from the oven and allow the crust to cool down to room temperature.
- Once cooled, break the pie crust into smaller chunks, then crumble into small, bite sized pieces and crumbs.
Making the Apple Pie Filling:
- Peel, core, and dice the apples, then place into a large pot or sauté pan.
- Add the sugar, flour, salt, vanilla extract, butter, and ground cinnamon. Use a spatula to combine everything together.
- Cook the apples over medium heat, bringing them up to a simmer. Reduce the heat to a medium-low heat and continue to cook for about 20 minutes, until the apples are cooked and tender.
- Depending on the variety of apples you’re using, you may need to add water to the filling. If the filling is already thickened but the apples are not yet tender, add ½ cup water in intervals as needed until the apples are cooked.
- Remove the filling from the heat and allow it to cool completely before assembling the dessert cups!
Making Whipped Cream:
- Pour the chilled heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk the cream for 4 to 6 minutes, starting on a slow speed first and gradually increasing, until the cream forms stiff peaks.
- Transfer the whipped cream into a pastry bag tipped with a large, star tip. Keep the whipped cream chilled if not using right away.
Assembling the Trifles:
- Once the apple pie filling and the pie crust have cooled down to room temperature, you can assemble the trifles. I like to use stemless wine glasses; plastic cups, parfait cups, or even brandy glasses will work well.
- Add a few tablespoons of crumbled pie crust into the bottom of each cup. Fill the cups with about ½ cup to ¾ cup of the cooled apple pie filling.
- Top the apple filling with a few extra tablespoons of the crumbled pie crust. Pipe a generous amount of whipped cream over the top.
- Garnish the trifles with a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce and a sprinkle of diced pecans, if desired.
- These apple pie trifles can be enjoyed right away or kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep them well covered in the fridge to keep them from absorbing odors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1dessert cup | Calories: 803kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 1222IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg
