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Apple Cider Caramel Ice Cream Recipe

Apple Cider Caramel Ice Cream Recipe
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Delight in the rich, creamy indulgence of Apple Cider Caramel Ice Cream, featuring a luscious homemade apple cider caramel swirled through a smooth and velvety ice cream base. This unique dessert combines the warm spices of cinnamon and sea salt with the natural sweetness of reduced apple cider, offering a perfect balance of flavors that celebrate the autumn season.

Ingredients

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Apple Cider Caramel:

  • 57g (1/4 cup) fresh apple cider (reduced from 2 cups)
  • 113g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
  • 300g (1 1/2 cups) brown sugar or muscovado sugar (optional: reduce to 1 cup for less sweetness)
  • 1/2–1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adjust to taste; optional apple pie spices like nutmeg and allspice can be used)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Ice Cream Base:

  • 480g (2 cups) heavy cream
  • 240g (1 cup) whole milk

Instructions

  1. Reduce the Apple Cider: Pour 2 cups of fresh apple cider into a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer for 30-45 minutes until the liquid has reduced to about 1/4 cup, concentrating its flavor and sweetness.
  2. Make the Caramel: To the reduced cider, add the unsalted butter, brown or muscovado sugar, sea salt, and cinnamon. Stir the mixture and continue heating until it comes to a boil. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature closely.
  3. Cook to Soft Ball Stage: Continue boiling until the temperature reaches 245°F (118°C), indicating the soft ball stage, which is ideal for achieving the perfect caramel consistency. Once reached, immediately turn off the heat.
  4. Add Cream and Milk: Stir in the whole milk and heavy cream. Some caramel may harden and float on top—return the pot to a gentle heat and whisk continuously as it warms to fully incorporate and melt the caramel into the dairy.
  5. Incorporate Vanilla: Add the pure vanilla extract and whisk thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavor throughout the ice cream base.
  6. Cool the Mixture: Set the pot aside and allow the ice cream base to come to room temperature. Then transfer it into an airtight container.
  7. Chill Overnight: Place the container in the refrigerator and chill overnight. This resting time lets the flavors meld wonderfully and prepares the mixture for churning or freezing.

Notes

  • Reducing the apple cider intensifies its flavor and natural sugars, crucial for the caramel’s taste.
  • Adjust cinnamon and other spices according to your preference for warmth and depth.
  • If caramel hardens upon adding cream and milk, warming and whisking helps reintegrate it smoothly.
  • Chilling the base overnight improves texture and allows flavors to develop fully.
  • This recipe requires an ice cream maker or a method to churn the mixture after chilling for best results.
  • For a less sweet ice cream, reduce sugar in the caramel to 1 cup.

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