Apple Trifle
A simple and refreshing dessert with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. With the added bonus of a delicious bite!
Cut <quantity>1</quantity> vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds
Place <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> from the <quantity>⅓<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of sugar on top of the vanilla seeds and mash it together using the tip of a knife
Chop <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of hazelnuts and <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of almonds into coarse pieces
Add the chopped nuts and the vanilla mix to a frying pan
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of rolled oats and <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of cinnamon powder
Add the remaining sugar and <quantity>4<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of vegan butter
Cook over medium-low heat until the butter and sugar have caramelized into a medium brown color. Evenly coat the nuts and oats
Line a baking tray with a piece of parchment paper
Spread the caramelized nuts over the parchment paper and let them cool until crunchy. The nut crumble is ready
Peel and trim <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of granny smith apples. Medium dice them
Cut <quantity>1</quantity> vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds
Place <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> from the <quantity>75<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar on top of the vanilla seeds and mash them together using the tip of a knife
Transfer the apples to a pot. Add the vanilla seeds and bean
Add the remaining sugar and <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of water. Cook it over medium-low heat until it starts to simmer
Cover the apples with a lid. Turn the heat to low and cook for 5m until the apples are tender and slightly mashed. The apple compote is ready
Add <quantity>200<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of vegan whipping cream to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until it thickens
Slowly add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of powdered sugar. Whip on medium-high speed until it forms stiff peaks
Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag. Twist the top of the bag to tightly close it and cut a medium hole at the tip with a pair of scissors
Create layers in a glass by adding <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of the cooled Apple Compote, <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of the Nut Crumble, and whipped cream. Repeat until the glass is filled, finishing with the whipped cream
Garnish with some Nut Crumble, red currant, and mint leaves! The apple trifle is ready! Enjoy!
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