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Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream, specially crafted for your Ninja Creami!

Imagine the sweet aroma of spiced apples combined with the creamy goodness of ice cream—this treat is like a warm apple pie in frozen form.

Perfect for crisp autumn days or whenever you’re craving a comforting dessert, this recipe will bring the magic of the season to your kitchen.

Let’s dive into this delectable creation!

Ninja Creami Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream

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Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Freezing Time

Hours

Ingredients

🍏 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
🍯 1/4 cup brown sugar
🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
🍦 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
🍂 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
🥛 1 1/2 cups whole milk
🍶 1/2 cup heavy cream
🍬 1/4 cup granulated sugar
🧂 Pinch of salt

Directions

Cook the Apples: In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Blend the Base: In a blender, combine the cooled apple mixture, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and well combined.
Chill: Pour the mixture into a storage container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill. This step is important to help the flavors meld together.
Freeze: After chilling, pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container, secure the lid, and place it in the freezer for 24 hours.
Creamify: After the freezing time, remove the container from the freezer, and process it in your Ninja Creami using the “Ice Cream” setting. If the texture isn’t creamy enough, you can re-spin it once.
Mix-Ins (Optional): For an extra burst of flavor, add some chopped caramelized pecans or a swirl of caramel sauce during the “Mix-Ins” cycle of your Ninja Creami.
Serve: Scoop your Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream into bowls or cones and enjoy! This ice cream pairs wonderfully with a warm slice of apple pie or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Store: If you have leftovers, cover the pint container with the lid and store it in the freezer. Before serving again, you might need to run it through the Ninja Creami on the “Ice Cream” setting to restore its creamy texture.

Tips for the Creamiest Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream in Your Ninja Creami

Choose sweet, firm apples. Honeycrisp, Fuji or Gala cook down soft but still taste like apple. Very tart apples like Granny Smith can make the base taste sour once frozen.
Cook the apples until truly soft. Raw or firm apple pieces hold water, and that water turns into ice crystals. Soft, caramelized apples blend into a silky base.
Cool before blending. Let the apple mixture cool to room temperature before adding the milk and 1/2 cup (120 ml) of heavy cream. Hot fruit can make the cream separate.
Bloom the cinnamon. Cooking the cinnamon with the apples and brown sugar wakes up its oils, so the flavor comes through even when the ice cream is very cold.
RE-SPIN with a splash of milk. If the first spin looks dry, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of whole milk and press RE-SPIN.
Add crunchy mix-ins at the end. Chopped pecans, crushed graham crackers or pie crust pieces go in with the MIX-IN button after the ice cream is smooth.

Troubleshooting

Icy texture: The apples were likely not cooked long enough. Next time cook them a few minutes more so extra water evaporates.
Powdery after spinning: Add a splash of milk and RE-SPIN once or twice. Very cold freezers often cause this.
Not enough apple flavor: Add a few tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce to the blender, or swap 1/4 cup of milk for apple cider.
Too soft or melty: Pop the pint back in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes before scooping.

Storage and Serving

Smooth the top of any leftover Ninja Creami apple cinnamon ice cream, cover it with the lid and freeze it for up to 2 weeks. It will set hard, so run the ICE CREAM program or a RE-SPIN before serving to bring back the soft, creamy texture.

This flavor shines next to warm desserts. Try a scoop on apple crisp, a slice of pie, a warm waffle or a baked apple. A little caramel sauce and a sprinkle of extra cinnamon on top makes it feel like a fall treat.

Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream FAQ

Can I use applesauce instead of fresh apples?

Yes. Use about 1 cup (240 g) of unsweetened applesauce and warm it with the brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon for 5 minutes. You skip the chopping, though fresh cooked apples give a deeper, caramel taste.

Can I leave apple chunks in the ice cream?

Blend the base fully, then save a few cooked apple pieces and add them with the MIX-IN program. Raw chunks freeze rock hard, so only use cooked ones.

Can I make it dairy-free?

Swap the whole milk for oat milk and the heavy cream for full-fat canned coconut milk. Oat milk pairs well with apple and cinnamon and keeps the texture creamy.

Which Ninja Creami program should I use?

Use ICE CREAM for this recipe because it has both milk and cream. Save LITE ICE CREAM for lower-fat or protein bases.

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Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 4 servings):

Calories: 280 kcal
Carbohydrates: 36g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 50mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 32g

Best Enjoyed:

🍂 Season: Fall, when apples are at their freshest!

Personal Anecdote:

The first time I made this ice cream, it instantly transported me back to a cozy autumn afternoon spent in an apple orchard. The combination of the spiced apples and creamy texture is truly comforting, and it’s become a family favorite during the cooler months.

Ninja Creami Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream