Apple Pie Ice Cream

Equipment

• Cuisinart 2-Quart Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients  

• 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced small
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons salted butter
• 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Ice Cream Base

• 2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 5 cinnamon graham crackers broken up into pieces

Instructions 

• In a medium skillet, combine the apples, sugar, butter, and cinnamon over medium-low heat. Cook and stir for about 10 minutes until the apples have softened and released their juices. Cool completely, then chill thoroughly in the fridge.2 Granny Smith apples,1 ½ Tablespoons salted butter,3 Tablespoons granulated sugar,2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Whisk the milk, sugar, and cinnamon together in a large bowl for 2 minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla.2 cups whole milk,¾ cups granulated sugar,1 teaspoon ground cinnamon,2 cups heavy cream,2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Add the ice cream base mixture to the frozen bowl of an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until the ice cream is thick and frozen to about the consistency of soft serve.
• Add the apples and graham cracker pieces and churn for a few more minutes (or turn off the machine and stir them in be hand), until evenly incorporated.5 cinnamon graham crackers
• Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer for 4-6 hours until completely firm. Let sit out for 10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly.