Old-fashioned Danish Apple Trifle

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Peel the apples.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Cut the apples into cubes.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Discard the cores.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Transfer the apple cubes to a saucepan with the water, vanilla powder, and lemon juice.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Bring the apples to a boil.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   After the apples release their juices, add the sugar to taste.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Adjust the sugar according to the tartness of the apples and your preferred sweetness; remember that the breadcrumb mixture and whipped cream are also sweet, so the apple sauce may remain a little tart.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Cook the apples for about 15 minutes, until you have a coarse apple sauce. For a finer consistency, cook them longer.

   15 min
10. 10
    Step 10:

    Refrigerate the apple sauce.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Melt the butter in a pan without allowing it to brown.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Add the breadcrumbs and 50g sugar, then stir to combine.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Slowly toast the mixture while stirring with a spatula. Do not heat it for too long; it takes only a short time to make.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    When the breadcrumbs are lightly golden, remove the mixture from the pan and cool it on a sheet of baking paper.

15. 15
    Step 15:

    Do not assemble the trifle until just before serving; otherwise, the rasp will become soggy.

16. 16
    Step 16:

    Serve the trifle in individual small glasses or in a large glass bowl.

17. 17
    Step 17:

    Lightly whip the double cream.

18. 18
    Step 18:

    Layer the ingredients in the glasses or bowl, starting with breadcrumbs on the bottom, followed by chilled apple sauce and then more breadcrumbs.

19. 19
    Step 19:

    Make several layers of breadcrumbs and apple sauce, then top with a generous layer of whipped cream.

20. 20
    Step 20:

    Serve immediately.