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Cuisinart Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream

Cuisinart Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream
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This Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream combines the cozy flavors of spiced apple pie with the creamy decadence of homemade caramel. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting yet refreshing dessert, this recipe is made using a Cuisinart ice cream maker for a smooth, churned texture.

Ingredients

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For the Caramel:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

For the Apples:

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Ice Cream Base:

  • 2½ cups heavy cream
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ¼ tsp ground cardamom
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar

Instructions

Make the Caramel:

  1. In a saucepan, heat sugar with ¼ cup water over medium heat. Cover and cook until dissolved (2–4 minutes). Remove lid and cook until amber-colored (4–6 minutes), swirling gently if needed.
  2. Off heat, stir in heavy cream carefully (it will bubble). Add butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate.

Cook the Apples:

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until apples are soft but not mushy (6–8 minutes). Cool completely and refrigerate.

Prepare the Ice Cream Base:

  1. Heat cream, milk, vanilla, and spices in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming (5–7 minutes). Whisk egg yolks with sugar in a bowl until pale. Slowly whisk in hot milk to temper eggs. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened (180°F). Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl over an ice bath. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churn & Assemble:

  1. Blend chilled custard with cooked apples in a food processor until smooth. Pour into your ice cream maker and churn for about 20–25 minutes or per manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. Layer one-third of churned ice cream into a container, drizzle caramel sauce on top, and repeat for two more layers. Swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect. Freeze for at least two hours before serving.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve scoops drizzled with extra caramel or alongside warm apple pie for an indulgent treat.

Tips & Tricks: Use Granny Smith apples for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness. Ensure caramel is room temperature before layering to drizzle easily.

Storage & Reheating: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three weeks. Let sit at room temperature for five minutes before scooping if frozen solid.

Find it online: https://icecreamin.com/cuisinart-caramel-apple-pie-ice-cream/