Apple Trifle

DIRECTIONS

• combine apples, first sugar, vanilla and water, simmer covered over medium heat until apples are soft but not mushy, check after 10 minutes Let cool.
• Over medium heat, using saute pan, toast bread crumbs until golden brown, add second amount of granulated sugar, and cook 1-2 minutes until nicely browned.
• Turn off the heat add butter and stir until combined with breadcrumbs, remove from pan and cool.
• Layer apples and breadcrumb mixture in serving bowl, starting with apples and finishing with breadcrumbs.
• Decorate trifle with whipped cream and jelly.
• can replace bread crumbs with vanilla wafer, oatmeal cookies, etc -- .