This Pumpkin Spice Cranberry Trifle was the hit of Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin Spice Cranberry Trifle in jar worked out perfect because my daughter hosted Thanksgiving dinner at her house.
I served the trifle desserts trifle in canning jars for easy to travel and serve individual desserts.
This Pumpkin Spice Cranberry Trifle In a Jar recipe is the perfect combination of flavors for your Thanksgiving dessert.
Make them in individual jars or make this pumpkin trifle recipe in a trifle bowl.
Either way, your family is going to love it. Mine begs me to make this Thanksgiving dessert recipe every year.
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Pumpkin Spice Cranberry Trifle in a Jar
Pumpkin Spice Cranberry Trifle was the hit of Thanksgiving dinner dessert. Layers of pumpkin spice pudding with cake and dried cranberries is a amazing fall dessert recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 box Pumpkin Spice cake mix, prepared
- 2 boxes pumpkin spice instant pudding mix, prepared
- 1 container cool whip
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- Pecan halves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix and bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan following the directions on the box.
- Cool cake completely. Cut off the edge pieces and cut cake into 1 inch squares.
- Prepare pudding following directions on the box. Fold the dried cranberries into the pudding.
- Prepare each individual trifle by layering the cake pieces, pudding and whipped cream.
- Top off each pumpkin spice cranberry trifle with whipped cream, a few dried cranberries and a pecan half.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon if desired.
Recipe Expert Tips
- This recipe will make from 8-12 individual desserts served in jars. The size of the jar will determine how many servings.
- Can be served in a large trifle bowl.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 781mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 2gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
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Karen D
I'd make baking mixes in the jars. write directions and tie them on with raffia
Leela
Mini brownie cheesecakes.
sharyl wolter
Assorted soups to keep in freezer for week night dinners.
Tammy Northrup
It's possibly too late to get it ready for Christmas but I would love to make some homemade vanilla.
Shaina
I love the idea of putting baking mixes in jars, or overnight oats!
Lynn
I saw recipes for apple pies in a jar. But for a gift I would put hot coco mix. layering ingredients for a tasty drink
janetfaye
I would like to make cookie and brownie gifts in jars.
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Jeffrey
Cookie mixes in jars are fun.
Melissa S
I have tons of berries I froze this summer to make some jams and syrups for Christmas gifts.
Michele Behlen
I have a book that is all about gifts in a jar. I would use something out of it.
Phyllis
I would make candles for gifts
Holly E
I would love to make Hot Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Jennifer Rote
I make up some Cookie Mix in a Jar - Oatmeal Raisin Spice.
Ann Marie mones
What a great idea, and I love the fact that you made smaller servings for the kids. I am going to have to try this recipe. Thanks!
Arlene Mobley
You are welcome Ann Marie
jessica z
I would like to find a diabetic cookie recipe for my father-in-law for one of the jars, I have a gingerbread recipe that would be great, and now I would love to make the Pumpkin Spice Cranberry Trifle in a Jar for some friends!
Christy Spurlock
I love making individual Boston Cream Trifle but as a gift I would put coffee beans in the jar with a small candle in the middle. When lit i would have a wonderful coffee fragrance throughout the house. Love coffee smells.