Apple Pie Ice Cream

Aug 19, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Extract Medium

Two generous scoops of apple pie ice cream in a shallow ceramic bowl, softly melting at the edges

Creamy vanilla ice cream mixed with tender cinnamon-spiced apple chunks for a homemade apple pie flavor, churned to smooth perfection.

Prep 30 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 6 hr

Total 6 hr 40 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (480.0 ml)heavy cream
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
⅛ tsp (0.5 g)fine sea salt
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
3.0 medium (360.0 g)apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
2.0 tbsp (28.0 g)unsalted butter
¼ cup (50.0 g)brown sugar
1.0 tsp (2.5 g)ground cinnamon
¼ tsp (0.5 g)ground nutmeg
½ tsp (2.5 ml)fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, fine sea salt, and pure vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
Cover the mixture and chill it thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until very cold.
Pour the chilled cream base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it thickens, about 20-25 minutes.
During the last 5 minutes of churning, add the cooled apple mixture to incorporate evenly.
Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Tips

Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and acidity.
Vanilla bean paste can be substituted for vanilla extract for a more intense vanilla flavor.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make apple pie ice cream?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 6 hours to chill and freeze. The recipe makes about 1 quart (8 servings).

How should I store apple pie ice cream?

Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Let soften for 5 minutes at room temperature before scooping.

Can I make apple pie ice cream ahead?

The apple mixture and cream base can be made a day ahead and chilled separately before churning.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (15 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Creamy vanilla ice cream mixed with tender cinnamon-spiced apple chunks for a homemade apple pie flavor, churned to smooth perfection.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

372 Calories / serving

25.4g Fat

34.8g Carbs

2.6g Protein

32.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2976 cal · 203g fat · 278g carbs · 21g protein · 262g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 372 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 50 min·2.5 mi·~5000 steps
Moderate cycling 38 min·7.6 mi
Swimming laps 52 min
Jogging 36 min·3.0 mi·~5750 steps
Stair climbing 34 min·~3050 steps
Dancing 60 min
Bodyweight circuit training 38 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 86 min

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