Cranberry Trifle Recipe

Ingredients (14)

• 24 ounces fresh cranberries, washed (about 6 cups; 680g)
• 24 ounces pure, unsweetened cranberry juice (about 3 cups; 680g)
• 4 ounces elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain (about 1/2 cup; 115g), or a complementary alternative
• 16 ounces plain or lightly toasted sugar
• 1 (3-inch) strip of orange peel, optional
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, optional
• 24 ounces mascarpone (three 8-ounce containers; 680g), straight from the fridge
• 14 ounces heavy cream (about 1 3/4 cup; 395g)
• 5 ounces dark maple syrup (about 1/2 cup; 140g)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 (10-inch) angel food cake, store bought or homemade, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Cardamaro, or other spirit, to taste