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With fall right on our doorstep, it’s time for more pie-turned-ice-cream recipes!
When thinking about fall, one of the first food-related items that comes to mind is anything apple! Apple crisp, apple pie, and now apple pie ice cream!
Every year, Alex and I go apple picking at a local apple orchard in Connecticut. It’s actually where he proposed, so apple picking has a special place in my heart. We make sure to go back to the orchard each fall and get a bushel of apples which we turn into all sorts of tasty desserts.
One of my favorite recipes is for apple pie, so why not make it into apple pie ice cream in the Ninja Creami?
Apple pie is a classic dessert commonly served in the fall at parties or Thanksgiving. It’s full of warm, spiced apple flavor, making it the perfect treat to enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
Alex and I decided that combining the two (apple pie and vanilla ice cream) was the perfect Ninja Creami recipe.
Besides being simple, this Creami recipe only takes a handful of ingredients. We went with a can of apple pie filling to give our ice cream the perfect flavor!
Apple pie filling can be found at most local grocery stores, sometimes even when it’s not fall. That means this delicious apple pie ice cream can be made year-round.
So if you’re looking for a new fall treat, give this Ninja Creami apple pie ice cream a try!
To Make Dairy-Free Apple Pie Ice Cream, Use the Following:
- 1 tbsp vegan cream cheese for 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 cup oat milk for 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup cream of coconut for 3/4 cup heavy cream
First Time Using the Ninja Creami or Looking for Tips?
While the Ninja Creami is a machine with only 7 (or 11) buttons, it can still be intimidating! Here are a few tips and tricks Alex and I have picked up since beginning our ice cream journey with the Ninja Creami!
- When I make the ice cream, the ice cream mixture goes over the max fill line – what should I do? Since the apple pie filling from the can has a bit of liquid in it, it can increase the liquid in the ice cream recipe. All you have to do is fill to the max fill line and dump the rest of the liquid out!
- Can I use fresh apples in the recipe? We found that the apple pie filling contains apples that are the perfect texture and already spiced, so it’s easier to use. We don’t recommend fresh apples for this particular recipe.
- If I put the pint back into the freezer, do I need to mix the ice cream up again before enjoying? Surprisingly, no! When using the typical base ingredients (whole milk, heavy cream), re-spinning is probably best to get the ice cream back to its original creamy consistency after freezing. However, we have found when using oat milk and cream of coconut, our first spin leaves the ice cream very creamy (almost like a soft-serve texture). After putting it in the freezer for 24 hours after this original spin, the ice cream is the perfect texture to enjoy without re-spinning! My suggestion is see how the texture is without a re-spin, and re-spin only as necessary!
- What button should I use to spin my ice cream? This all depends on the consistency you’re going for! Each button operates the machine at varying speeds. For thicker concoctions (like ice cream), the ice cream button is best. However, if using eggs in the recipe (like a gelato), use the gelato button! The sorbet button is best used with fruit mixtures. For example, if mixing a can of pineapples in heavy syrup, use the sorbet button to make a delicious fruity creation! Overall, it’s something you can experiment with to find your personal preference for your ice cream consistency!
Looking for More Ninja Creami Recipes?
If you’re on the hunt for more Ninja Creami recipes, be sure to grab one of our recipe e-books, Top 25 Ninja Creami Recipes ($2.99), or the great value of over 50 recipes in Ninja Creami Cookbook: Ice Cream & Gelato Edition! Each includes favorites such as cake batter gelato, red velvet ice cream, Shirley Temple ice cream, and many more!
If you’re like us and are running out of ice cream storage containers, grab a two-pack of Ninja Creami pints to keep your freezer full with all of your ice cream creations!
Or if you don’t have a Ninja Creami and are on the fence about getting one, check out my honest review!
Do You Want to Make Your Own Ninja Creami Cookbook?
If you want to make your own version of a Ninja Creami cookbook, check out our Ninja Creami Recipe Page Template! Besides the fun design, it has space to write the spin setting, number of servings, ingredients, directions, and notes (everything a Creami recipe needs)!
Ninja Creami Apple Pie Ice Cream
Description
Apple pie ice cream uses apple pie filling to create the perfect warm, spiced ice cream treat!
To make this recipe in the Ninja Creami Deluxe, multiply all ingredients by 1.5
Note: 1 serving = 1 pint
Ingredients
Instructions
Place 1 tbsp cream cheese in a medium bowl and microwave for 5-10 seconds. If the cream cheese was in the fridge, these 5-10 seconds in the microwave will help soften it up to mix well with the other ingredients.
Combine cream cheese with 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
(Optional) Add in 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for extra spice!
Whisk in 1/4 cup apple pie filling.
Make sure the apple chunks are well mashed (with a fork or potato masher).
Slowly whisk in 1 cup whole milk and 3/4 cup heavy cream.
Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, ensuring it does not go over the max fill line. There will probably be more ice cream mixture than needed, so dispose of the rest (or save it for next time) after filling the pint to the fill line.
Freeze the pint for 24 hours, ensuring it is placed on a flat surface in the freezer.
After 24 hours, remove the pint from the freezer, and plug in your Ninja Creami machine! Time for the magic.
Remove the lid from the pint and grab the Ninja Creami outer bowl. Place the pint securely into the outer bowl and cover with the lid. Once the lid is on, place the outer bowl into the machine, twisting to the right until it locks into place. Press the "Ice Cream" button and (try to) wait patiently for the creamy treat coming your way.
Once the process is finished, press and hold the button on the left side of the Creami to twist the bowl to the left and remove it from the machine. Twist the lid off of the outer bowl and remove the pint.
Now your apple pie ice cream is ready to enjoy!
Note
If you don't like following recipes, don't worry - you can customize it however you want! We personally use oat milk and coconut cream to avoid most of the dairy, and it's some of the best ice cream we've ever had.
If you liked this recipe, check out our recipe for cherry pie ice cream here.