Caramel Apple Ice Cream Recipe

When the weather starts turning warmer outside, I start thinking about what kind of yummy desserts I can make inside. There is nothing better on a hot day than to enjoy some fresh homemade ice cream!

I have a fun new dessert recipe to share with you today that would be perfect for one of those hot days – Caramel Apple Ice Cream. We love the combination of caramel and apple, if you do too try these recipes – How to Make Caramel Apples, Caramel Apple Slices and Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

One of the things I really love about this recipe is that it doesn’t require an ice cream maker. While I like kitchen gadgets as much as the next person, I also don’t like spending money on something when I don’t need to.

The hardest thing about this easy ice cream recipe is deciding how to serve it. We like to serve our ice cream in mason jars or coffee cups, because I can buy enough for my family and not have it cost me too much.

You can’t beat 4 ingredients for a delicious homemade caramel apple ice cream. If you ask me, this no churn recipe beats churned ice cream any day!

Ingredients

• Sweetened Condensed Milk – Learn How to make Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Heavy Whipping Cream – This gives the ice cream the creamy texture.
• Apple Pie Filling – You can substitute with other types of pie filling
• Caramel Topping/Sauce – We used store bought caramel sauce
• Apple Pie Spice – Substitute with ground cinnamon

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How to Make Caramel Apple Ice Cream

Step 1 – Chop the apple pieces from the apple pie filling into smaller pieces. Set them aside when you’re finished.

Step 2 – Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. I used a handheld mixer for this step.  Then gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk. You can also combine with a stand mixer.

Step 3 – Once combined, spread about ⅓ of the ice cream mixture into a 9 x 5 loaf pan. Pour the caramel over the ice cream and spoon about ½ of the apple filling evenly over the caramel.

Step 4 – Then spread another ⅓ of ice cream mix into your loaf pan. Spoon the rest of the apple filling over ice cream.

• Step 5 – Once you’ve added all of the apple pie filling, add the rest ice cream mix into loaf pan. Run a spatula or butter knife back and forth through the pan to swirl the fillings.
• Step 6 – Freeze for at least 3-5 hours in the freezer. I’ve found that if I use a deep freeze it usually firms up faster. Once it’s frozen, use an ice cream scoop and serve.

Expert Tips

• Apple Pie Filling – Spread the apple pie filling can onto a cutting board. Simple chop the apples into smaller pieces with a knife.
• Swirling Filling – You want to gently stir the filling into the cream mixture so that the swirl is visible when serving.
• Freezing – For best results we like to prepare this ice cream the night before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream is delicious served for any occasion. I love that it can easily be made ahead of time and served with a drizzle caramel sauce for even more flavor.

Top the ice cream with chopped nuts, a sprinkle of apple pie spice, caramel sauce and whipped cream for a delicious sundae idea. You may even like to add this Easy Peanut Butter Ice Cream Topping or these 45 Best Caramel Apple Toppings for added flavor.