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Homemade Apple Pie Gelato

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Homemade Apple Pie Gelato combines the rich flavors of classic apple pie with the smooth, creamy texture of gelato. Infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet apples, it’s a delightful frozen twist on a beloved fall dessert, complete with buttery crumble pieces.

Ingredients

  1. 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
    1/4 cup brown sugar
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 cups whole milk
    1 cup heavy cream
    3/4 cup granulated sugar
    4 large egg yolks
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    Pinch of salt

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until apples soften and become syrupy. Let it cool completely.

  1. In another saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually add warm milk mixture to egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return to saucepan and cook over low heat until custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat, add vanilla and cinnamon, and cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine flour, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Mix until it forms crumbs. Spread mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Let cool.
  3. Once both the apple mixture and custard are cooled, combine them. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve consistency (20-25 minutes). Add cooled crumble during last few minutes of churning.
  4. Transfer gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 3-4 hours or until firm.

Notes

  1. For a vegan version, use coconut milk and coconut cream instead of dairy, and substitute eggs with a plant-based thickening agent like arrowroot powder.
  2. Add a caramel swirl for extra indulgence.
  3. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow pan and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until creamy.

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