As the leaves begin to don their vibrant hues and the air turns crisp, there’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of fall than with a scoop of maple caramel apple ice cream .This delightful dessert combines the quintessential flavors of the season into a creamy, indulgent treat that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. Maple caramel apple ice cream is the epitome of fall on a spoon. It marries the rich, earthy sweetness of pure maple syrup with the sweet and tangy allure of caramelized apples. Each bite is a harmonious blend of these quintessential autumn ingredients, creating a symphony of flavors that dance across your palate.
The chilled goodness boasts of generous swirls of homemade caramel sauce that ooze decadently throughout every spoonful. The caramel’s silky texture and rich maple flavor provide a delightful contrast to the creamy base. But the real star of the show is the inclusion of caramelized apple chunks. These tender morsels along with crumbled graham cracker add a delightful crunch and a burst of apple’s sweet-tart goodness, completing the symphony of flavors.
SERVINGS
1.5 Quarts
PREP TIME
30 mins
TOTAL TIME
12 hrs
CATEGORY
Dessert
Recipe Essentials
Maple Ice cream base :
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- pinch sea or kosher salt
- 2½ cups heavy cream
- ½ tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Maple extract
Mix In Garnishes :
- 2 Large Apples , diced into small chunks
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Salted Butter
- Graham Cracker, crumbled
Maple Caramel :
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
Directions
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer on low speed or whisk to combine the milk, maple syrup, condensed milk and salt until combined. Stir in the heavy cream, maple and vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate a minimum of at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Whisk mixture together again and pour the mixture into the mixing bowl of the icecream machine. Churn according to machine instructions. Mine took around 40 minutes. The icecream is soft but firm texture at this moment
- Mix in the crumbled cracker and caramelized apple chunks in the last two minutes of the churn cycle for the toppings to be mixed in.
- Transfer half of the mixture into an icecream container, add swirls of the maple caramel before adding the remaining icecream on top.
- Add a cling wrap to the surface of the icecream to avoid formation of ice crystals. Close the container and freeze the icecream for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Let it sit in room temp for 5 minutes before scooping out to serve. Drizzle some caramel on top and devour !
Flavorful Footnotes
- Though you can use hand mixer – ice bowl technique to churn the ice cream , I highly suggested to invest in a ice cream maker. Trust me you won’t regret ! It doesn’t have to be fancy, you can go for a basic budget one.
- You can substitute sugar with condensed milk but it does make it creamier.
- I personally love this icecream with a waffle cone or waffle bowl. Do try with it.
- Feel free to add some cinnamon to the base mixture and caramelized apple to turn it into an apple pie icecream.
While maple caramel apple ice cream is undoubtedly a celebration of fall, its charm transcends the season. Its year-round appeal ensures that you can enjoy its exquisite taste anytime you desire a comforting and indulgent treat. Whether you’re wrapped in a cozy blanket on a crisp autumn day or basking in the warmth of a summer evening, this ice cream offers a delicious escape to the heart of autumn.
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