Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream

Fall has officially entered the freezer. Meet Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream, the homemade frozen treat that proves apples and cinnamon do not need a pie crust to have a fabulous time together. At this time of year, fall-flavored ice cream is a perfect treat. Lingering warm weather is a great reason for screaming for Ice Cream. However, the noticeable chill in the air calls for warm and cozy seasonal flavors.

This ice cream is rich, smooth, and warmly spiced. Then comes the fun part. Chunks of apple get fried in cinnamon sugar and butter until they become tender, golden, and wonderfully caramelized. Finally, those sweet apple pieces get folded into the cinnamon ice cream base.

And honestly, making cinnamon sugar could not be easier. Skip the overpriced little jar at the grocery store. Mix ordinary granulated sugar with ground cinnamon. That is it. You now have cinnamon sugar. Congratulations. You have defeated Big Cinnamon.

For this Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream, the apples cook quickly in the cinnamon sugar. The sugar melts around the fruit. Meanwhile, the cinnamon adds even more fall flavor. Transfer them to a piece of parchment paper and let cool completely before folding them into the ice cream.

Tips for Making This Fall Frozen Treat:

A few tricks make a big difference.

First, chill your ice cream base thoroughly before churning. At least 4 hours. A cold base freezes faster and creates a smoother texture. Next, use full-fat dairy for the creamiest results. This is not the moment to invite skim milk to the party.

Also, do not overload the ice cream with apple pieces. You want plenty of creamy cinnamon base in every bite. However, you also want enough apple to provide those juicy, caramelized surprises.

Finally, store Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream in a shallow, airtight container. Press parchment or plastic wrap directly against the surface. This helps prevent pesky ice crystals from forming.

Serve this after dinner, during a cozy afternoon snack, or whenever fall cravings strike. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top for extra sparkle.

Basically, Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream delivers everything wonderful about autumn in a frozen scoop. It is creamy, crunchy, and warmly spiced. And it gives apple pie some serious freezer competition.

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Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Apple Cinnamon, Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream, Apple Ice Cream, cinnamon ice cream, fall desserts, Fall Ice Cream Flavor, homemade ice cream

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Chill Time: 8 hours

Servings 6

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar divided
• 8 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 cups chopped unpeeled apples
• 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar*
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Make the Ice Cream Base:

1. Beat 1/2 cup sugar and the egg yolks until creamy.
2. Whisk the milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Slowly pour a small amount of the warm mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
4. Combine the egg and creamy mixtures.
5. Reheat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens. It should coat the back of a wooden spoon.
6. Pour into a bowl. Cover with plastic cling film, making sure the plastic touches the top of the mixture.
7. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Fry the apples:

1. Place a layer of parchment paper next to the stove at a safe distance from any open flame.
2. Place the apple pieces in a bowl. Toss with cinnamon sugar.
3. Heat the butter in a skillet.
4. Fry until caramelized, about 7 minutes.
5. Transfer to the parchment paper and let cool completely.

Assemble & Finish:

1. Process according to your ice cream manufacturer's directions.
2. When the mixture reaches a soft serve consistency, fold in the apple pieces, reserving 1/3 cup.
3. If you have a soft serve consistency. The ice cream is ready to eat. However, if you want a firmer, scoopable consistency, transfer to a freezer-safe covered container. Refreeze for at least 4 hours.
4. Scoop, garnish with the reserved cinnamon apple pieces, and serve.

Recipe Notes

To make Cinnamon Sugar, whisk together 1/4 cup white granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.

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