Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of homemade apple ice cream, a seasonal treat that captures the essence of autumn. With the fresh taste of crisp apples harmonized by warm cinnamon, sweet raisins, and crunchy pecans, this dessert is perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 ¼ cup full-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 large apples, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for compote)
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
- Crumble waffle cones (optional)
Instructions
- Freeze the ice cream maker bowl for at least 16 hours.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cornstarch; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, and honey over low heat until simmering. Gradually whisk in the sugar-cornstarch mixture and cook for about three minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Let the mixture cool before refrigerating for at least six hours or overnight.
- In a small saucepan, combine diced apples, sugar, water, cinnamon, and raisins. Cook on low heat for approximately 45 minutes until soft; let cool before refrigerating.
- Churn the cooled mixtures in an ice cream maker according to instructions (20-30 minutes).
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for several hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg