Caramel Apple Trifle Parfaits

Apple Cinnamon Filling

- Add chopped apples, prunes, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and salt to a saucepan with the heat off. Toss to coat. Allow to macerate for 10 minutes before cooking.

- Cook over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, until softened. Add water if liquid cooks off too quickly.

- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before assembling.

Caramel Date Sauce

- Add dates to a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 1 hour.

- Strain dates and combine everything in a food processor. Blend until smooth, about 3-4 minutes.

- Add additional milk as needed to smooth out the mixture.

- Drizzle onto trifles fresh, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for later.

Assembly, Per Trifle (yields 6)

- In desired trifle glasses or bowls, layer in apple cinnamon filling, granola, whipped cream, and a drizzle of caramel date sauce. Repeat layers until bowls are filled.

- Finish with a dollop of whipped cream on top and a final drizzle of date caramel.

- Serve immediately or store in the fridge until the time of serving (will last a few hours).

- Yields 6 trifles, depending on size of serving dishes.