Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Apple Ice Cream, where the sweetness of fresh apples combines beautifully with creamy goodness and warm spices. Each spoonful is a celebration of autumn flavors, featuring hints of cinnamon, sweet raisins, and crunchy pecans. This ice cream is perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, making it a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike. The simplicity of preparation allows you to create this delightful treat effortlessly, ensuring that it’s always ready to satisfy your sweet cravings whenever they strike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream (35% fat content)
- 1 ¼ cup full-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons clear runny honey
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 large apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for compote)
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup lightly toasted pecans or walnuts (chopped)
- Optional: 2-3 crumbled waffle cones
Instructions
- Prepare your ice cream maker by freezing the bowl for at least 16 hours.
- Mix sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat the milk, heavy cream, and honey until just simmering. Gradually whisk in the sugar-cornstarch mixture until combined, cooking over low heat for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Cool the cream mixture at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Make the apple compote by combining diced apples, sugar, water, cinnamon, and raisins in a small saucepan over low heat for about 45 minutes until soft. Cool before refrigerating.
- Churn the cooled mixture in your ice cream maker according to its instructions (20 to 30 minutes).
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg