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Old-fashioned Danish Apple Trifle
Peel and cut the apples into cubes. Discard the cores. Transfer apple cubes to a saucepan with water, vanilla and lemon juice. Bring apples to a boil, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Add the sugar to taste after the apples release their juices. The amount of sugar depends on the tartness of the apples and your preferred level of sweetness. Remember that the breadcrumb mixture and whipped cream are also sweet, so it is okay if the apple sauce is still a bit tart. Cook the apples for about 15 minutes until you have a coarse apple sauce. If you prefer, cook the apples longer for a finer consistency. Refrigerate the applesauce. Breadcrumbs mixture:
Questions about this dish
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How long does Old-fashioned Danish Apple Trifle take?
25 min all in โ 10 min prep, 15 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
4 tbsp of Sugar.
How much sugar?
50 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
lemon โ lime. Same acidity, different perfume. Taste before you repeat the squeeze. butter โ olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem. cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) โ whole milk + a knob of butter. Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.