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What goes together than peanut butter and jelly? Caramel and apples of course!
It’s the perfect combination on a crisp fall day, but it honestly tastes just as good any other time of the year as well.
Caramel apple ice cream is set to be one of the best flavors of the year.
To get a good caramel flavor in this Ninja Creami recipe, we used a caramel dip found at our local grocery store. It’s sold near the apples to be used as apple dip, but it honestly tastes better in ice cream!
For the apple flavor in this caramel apple ice cream, we use a bit of apple pie filling. It’s easy to use, and easy to find in the grocery store! most stores should have a can at all times stocked in the baking aisle.
So if you are ready for a fall-themed ice cream no matter the time of year, grab some caramel dip and apple pie filling, a Ninja Creami pint, and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Caramel Apple Ice Cream:
- 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!
- What kind of caramel dip do I use? We used a caramel dip we found at our local Aldi. It’s advertised for dipping apples, but the flavor and consistency are perfect for caramel apple ice cream making!
- What do I use to get the apple flavor in the ice cream? We simply used a can of apple pie filling! It should be available in the baking aisle of most local grocery stores.
- 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 Besides Caramel Apple Ice Cream?
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 Caramel Apple Ice Cream
Description
Caramel apple ice cream brings all of the fall flavors to your ice cream pint with the delicious combinations of sweet caramel and apples!
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, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tbsp caramel sauce. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
Slowly whisk in 1 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup heavy cream.
In a blender or food processor, process 1/4 cup apple pie filling until smooth.
Mix with the other ingredients in the bowl.
Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, ensuring it does not go over the max fill line.
Freeze the pint for 24 hours, making sure 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 caramel apple 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 cake batter gelato here.