This no-churn apple pie ice cream is full of sweet cinnamon, apples, and caramel to make a delicious, easy fall treat that tastes just like apple pie a la mode. Sure to be a favorite especially when the summer days are still going strong well into apple season.
I really love apples. I enjoy taking our kids to the local orchard, taking a tractor ride, and picking our own, fresh apples. I love their scent and enjoy filling my home with it. I also love their flavor. Nothing beats the flavor of sweet apple pie.
Sure, applesauce is great. I really enjoy a caramel apple cider float. But apple pie is where it’s at. And fresh is a must. None of those store-bought things do apple pie justice. I want to make it with my own two hands so I can add just the right amount of sweet and cinnamon.
And the aroma… mmmm I love the smell of fresh baked apples filling my home, especially in the month of September. Pumpkin seems to take over come October, but September is all about the apples.
However, while I love filling our home with the scent of freshly baked apple pie, it’s been 100 degrees here lately. It’s finally cooling down and signs of autumn are showing up. But, until the past few days, it has been extraordinarily hot out. Hot plus oven equals no bueno. So, no fresh apple baked goods for us.
But, I’ve been craving fresh apple baked goods for us. Since August, in fact. Apple cider floats are easy and curb the craving a bit… but this stuff. This apple pie ice cream… this is where it’s at.
It tastes just like apple pie, folks. Just like it.
I don’t know about you, but I’m always putting vanilla ice cream on top of my apple pie. The melty vanilla goodness couples so well with the sweet cinnamon apple and crust. There’s not much more delicious than that.
It doesn’t require turning on the oven at all to make this apple pie ice cream, either. All I have to do is chop up some apples and put the stuff on the stove for about 10 minutes. Everything else is done without heating a single thing.
The best part about this apple pie ice cream, though, is it’s no-churn. No specialty tools are required. No specific ingredients that no one really has. Because all you have to do is throw everything into a pan and put it in the freezer for a few hours. That’s it. Easy, delicious apple pie… without the oven.
I intended to get more photos of this deliciousness. But… we ate it all before I could. It’s good, though. You’re really going to be happy you tried it.
Apple Pie Ice Cream
Tools I Used in This Recipe:
Tips for Apple Pie Ice Cream
- You do not have to puree any of it if you don’t want to. I just like the way it incorporates into the cream if you do. But, it’s not necessary.
- If you do puree it, it will still be chunky, that’s okay.
- Make sure you make the apple pieces bite size. They’ll be soft, but they’re going to stay chunky in the ice cream, so make them small-ish.
- Cool off the apple pie filling adequately (I throw mine in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before I start whipping the cream) before you start the cream mixture. If it is too warm, it will break down your cream and you’ll have frozen cream instead of frozen ice cream… not as delicious.
- You don’t have to put the caramel into the ice cream mixture, either. You can omit it completely or simply serve it on top of the individual servings. Totally up to you.
- I really like using Granny Smith apples in this, because that’s what I use in apple pie. Any good, sweet-tart variety will work, though.
Other Apple Recipes to Try:
- Easy Homemade Apple Butter Recipe for Canning
- Canning Apple Pie Filling | How to Can Homemade Apple Pie
- Canning Applesauce: How to Can Homemade Applesauce
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No-churn Apple Pie Ice Cream
This no-churn apple pie ice cream is full of sweet cinnamon, apples, and caramel to make a delicious, easy fall treat that tastes just like apple pie a la mode. Sure to be a favorite especially when the summer days are still going strong well into apple season.
Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling
- 2 large Apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4" pieces
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Ice Cream
- 2 Cups Cold Heavy Cream
- 14 Ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3/4 Cup Crushed Graham Crackers
- 1/4 Cup Caramel Sauce, optional
Instructions
Making the Apple Pie Filling
- Begin by peeling, coring, and dicing your apples into bite-sized pieces.
- Put a tablespoon of unsalted butter into a 2qt saucepan. Melt it over medium heat. Once melted add brown sugar and cinnamon. Keep over heat and stir until the sugar and spice mixture is moist from the melted butter.
- Add diced apples. Stir until sugar and spice is well incorporated. Your pan (if you use a 2qt) will be on the full side, however, it will cook down quickly.
- Put a lid partially on the pan (keep it well-vented) and stir the apple mixture occasionally until the apples are soft.
- Remove from heat and transfer the filling to a bowl. Stick it in the refrigerator to cool down.
Making the Ice Cream
- Begin by beating very cold heavy cream in a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until stiff peaks begin to form.
- Mix together sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Slowly incorporate the milk mixture into the cream being careful to not break the cream down.
- Get the apple pie mixture out of the refrigerator. Make sure it is nice and cold. I take half of it and puree it in a blender. Add the pureed part to the ice cream mixture. Then, mix in the non-pureed part.
- Grab a spoon and stir all but about 4 Tablespoons of the crushed graham crackers into the ice cream mixture.
- Place the mixture into a 2-quart dish. Pour caramel on top (if using). With a knife, incorporate the caramel into the mixture.
- Top with graham crackers. Place mixture in the freezer for about 4 hours, or until frozen.
Notes
You can use homemade apple pie filling that is canned or frozen if you choose, or even canned from the store, just be sure it is chilled first.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1/2 CupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 373Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 117mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 1gSugar: 42gProtein: 5g