Apple Ice Cream

Apple ice cream is delightfully fresh and creamy, with the warmth of cinnamon, sweet raisins, and crispy pecans. This indulgent, cozy combination makes it the perfect dessert for autumn and winter.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

cooling and churn time6 30

Total Time7 30

Course: Dessert, ice cream

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Ice Cream

Servings:

Calories: 308kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

Ice cream Mixture

1 ¼ cup (300 ml) Heavy cream (35% fat content)
1 ¼ cup (300 ml) Full-fat milk
2 tablespoon (40 grams) clear runny honey
½ cup (100 grams) sugar
2 tablespoon (20 grams) cornstarch

Apple compote

3 (12oz/350 grams) Large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
3 tablespoon (45 ml) water
3 tablespoon (36 grams) sugar
¼ cup (30 grams) raisins
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

To serve

¼ cup (30 grams) Lightly toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (use more if you like!)
2-3 waffle cones, crumbled (optional)

Instructions

IMPORTANT: Remember to put the ice cream maker bowl in the freezer for at least 16 hours, although some models need 24 hours. Check the manufacturer's instructions.
Stir the sugar and the cornstarch together in a small bowl. Set aside.
Add the milk, cream, and honey to a large saucepan. Heat gently until barely simmering, then add the sugar and cornstarch, whisking the mixture together as you combine the ingredients. Cook over low heat, whisking for about 3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
Leave the cream mixture to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Add the apples, sugar, water, cinnamon, and raisins to a small saucepan with a lid. Cook gently over low heat for about 45 minutes until soft and reduced to a dense compote. Let it cool, then refrigerate.
Once the ingredients are cold, it's time to churn the apple ice cream in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. It should take between 20 and 30 minutes. If you don't have an ice cream maker, please see the instructions in the post above.
Smooth the ice cream into a freezer-safe container and freeze it for at least a few hours before enjoying it. For extra texture, serve with toasted, chopped pecans or walnuts and crumbled waffle cones. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values: The nutrition values are for one serving (including pecans) and are based on an online nutrition calculator. They are estimates only, and they should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.

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