Indulge in a luxurious, creamy homemade ice cream featuring the classic flavors of autumn. This no-churn recipe pairs spiced, sautéed Granny Smith apples with ribbons of rich golden caramel. By using a combination of heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk, you achieve a velvety, scoopable texture without the need for an ice cream maker. It is the perfect refreshing dessert that balances tart fruit notes with decadent sweetness.
2 cups heavy cream, chilled
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into quarter-inch cubes
0.5 cup thick caramel sauce
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Peel and core the apples, then dice into small, uniform cubes.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sauté apples with cinnamon for 10 minutes until soft and liquid evaporates.
Transfer apples to a bowl and refrigerate until completely cold.
Whip the chilled heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Fold the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream until combined.
Swirl in half of the caramel sauce until visible streaks remain.
Fold in the cooled apple mixture.
Transfer the mixture to a container and swirl in the remaining caramel sauce.
Freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm before serving.
Ensure apples are completely cooled before adding to the cream to prevent melting the base. Use high-quality store-bought caramel sauce for best results. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
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