Tangerine Trifle

Directions

1. 1
   Spread the halved sponge cakes with apricot jam and arrange in the bottom of a deep serving bowl or glass dish.
2. 2
   Sprinkle with the macaroons.
3. 3
   Put the gealtin into a heatproof bowl or pan, add the juice from the mandarins and dissolve in a pan of hot water or in the microwave. Stir until the liquid clears.
4. 4
   Add up to 2 1/2 cups ice cold water, stir well and let cool for up to 30 minutes.Scatter the mandarin oranges over the cakes and macaroons.
5. 5
   Pour the gelatin over the mandarins, cake and macaroons and chill for 1 hour.
6. 6
   When the gelatin has set, pour the custard smoothly over the top and chill again.
7. 7
   When ready to serve, pipe the whipped cream over the custard. Wash the orange rind shreds, sprinkle them with superfine sugar and use to decorate trifle.