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Apple Cider Caramel Ice Cream

Creamy Apple Cider Caramel Ice Cream for Cozy Fall Nights

Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with Apple Cider Caramel Ice Cream, combining sweet apple cider and deep caramel essence.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 scoops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Apple Cider Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups fresh apple cider choose unfiltered for best taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar or muscovado sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon can add nutmeg or ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • 2 cups heavy cream no substitutes recommended
  • 1 cup whole milk alternatives like 2% can be used

Equipment

  • ice cream maker
  • medium-sized pot
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized pot, pour in 2 cups of fresh apple cider. Over high heat, bring it to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and a pinch of salt and cinnamon. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbling.
  3. Let the caramel mixture cool, then whisk in 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 cup of whole milk until smooth.
  4. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  5. Set up ice cream maker and churn the mixture until soft-serve consistency, about 20-25 minutes.
  6. During the last minutes of churning, add melted caramelized white chocolate if desired.
  7. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use unfiltered fresh apple cider for the best flavor and avoid substitutes like vinegar or plain apple juice. Adjust sugar levels to taste.

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