Amazing Apple Cider Caramel Ice Delight
A rich and creamy homemade ice cream featuring a luscious apple cider caramel swirl infused with warm spices. This recipe balances sweet, spiced, and tangy notes, perfect for autumn or any cozy dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus cider reduction and overnight chilling)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: Overnight (approximately 12 hours)
- Yield: Approximately 1 quart (4 cups) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling, Reducing, Chilling, Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Apple Cider Caramel:
- 1/4 cup fresh apple cider, reduced from 2 cups
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar or muscovado sugar (can be reduced to 1 cup)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Reduce the Apple Cider: Bring 2 cups of fresh apple cider to a boil in a small pot over high heat. Continue boiling for 30 to 45 minutes until the cider is thickened and reduced to about 1/4 cup.
- Prepare the Caramel: To the reduced cider, add 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups brown or muscovado sugar, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir and return to a boil, cooking until the temperature reaches 245°F (118°C).
- Add Cream and Milk: Turn off the heat and slowly add 2 cups heavy cream and 1 cup whole milk to the caramel. Gently rewarm the mixture and whisk until the caramel melts completely into the dairy.
- Flavor and Cool: Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly, then set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Chill the Base: Transfer the ice cream base to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare the Freezer and Chill: Before churning, place your storage container in the freezer to chill. Whisk the base again.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the chilled base into your ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions until soft-serve consistency is reached.
- Freeze Before Serving: Transfer the churned ice cream to the pre-chilled airtight container. Freeze for several hours or until firm.
Notes
- Reduce apple cider carefully to avoid burning.
- If caramel hardens when adding dairy, gently reheat and whisk.
- Adjust cinnamon and spice to your preference.
- Reduce sugar to 1 cup for less sweetness.
- Chilling the base overnight improves creaminess.
- Use a well-chilled container for storage.
- An ice cream maker is required for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 120g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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