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    Caramel Apple Ice Cream Sundae Recipe

    Published: Oct 17, 2011 Β· Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara Β· This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Β· 55 Comments

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    Caramel apples and ice cream are a match made in dessert heaven! Make these super simple ice cream sundae any time of the year.
    Caramel apples and ice cream are a match made in dessert heaven! Make these super simple ice cream sundae any time of the year.

    Caramel Apple Ice Cream Sundae Recipe

    Remember those pictures I posted about ten days ago? The ones where snow was falling in our backyard? Well, we're back in shorts because the temperatures shot back up to the 70s. One side of me wants to dive into comfort dishes - soups, stews and apple and pumpkin desserts epitomize autumn. The other side wants to hold onto summer for a few weeks longer - cold drinks, fresh salads. Oh yeah, and ice cream. So, what can one do but make a dessert that bridges both seasons, using the cooling textures of summer with the rich flavors of autumn?

    As I learned from the Almond Joy Ice Cream I made in the summer, it's okay to use store-bought ice cream (okay, it needs to be high-quality) if you pair it with some tasty ingredients. In this case, those ingredients are crisp apples, cooked in butter until browned, and tossed in a simple, homemade caramel sauce.

    My boys helped me with every step. Well, except for making the caramel sauce. Bubbling hot sugar and children do not mix well. And boy, did they ever enjoy the spoils.

    M&T Sundae Collage

    Every last drip.

    Caramel Apple Sundae 5

    The recipe:
    Core apples and thinly slice, cutting each slice in half.

    Caramel Apple Sundae 1

    Spread sugar evenly in a large skillet set over medium heat. Let the sugar sit, untouched, until it begins to melt. Using a fork, stir the sugar until completely it has completely melted and turned medium caramel brown.

    Caramel Apple Sundae 2

    Remove from the heat and slowly add the cream. Stand back a little because it will foam and may splatter a little. Hot sugar on bare skin is not a good thing. Return to the heat and whisk until the sauce is smooth. Set over low heat, whisking occasionally, until ready to use.

    In the meantime, melt butter in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the apples and cook until the apples are beginning to turn brown. Add the apples to the caramel sauce and stir until they are coated.

    Caramel Apple Sundae 3

    Using four bowls or short glasses, layer the ice cream with the caramel apples, drizzling the extra caramel sauce over top. Serve immediately.

    Caramel apples and ice cream are a match made in dessert heaven! Make these super simple ice cream sundae any time of the year.

    Caramel Apple Ice Cream Sundae

    Caramel apples and ice cream are a match made in dessert heaven! Make these super simple ice cream sundae any time of the year.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Frozen Desserts
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 628kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 Β½ medium Gala apples
    • ΒΌ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • Β½ cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ΒΎ quart high-quality vanilla ice cream
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    Instructions

    • Core apples and thinly slice, cutting each slice in half.
    • Spread sugar evenly in a large skillet set over medium heat. Let the sugar sit, untouched, until it begins to melt.
    • Using a fork, stir the sugar until completely it has completely melted and turned medium caramel brown.
    • Remove from the heat and slowly add the cream. Stand back a little because it will foam and may splatter a little.
    • Return to the heat and whisk until the sauce is smooth. Set over low heat, whisking occasionally, until ready to use.
    • In the meantime, melt butter in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the apples and cook until the apples are beginning to turn brown.
    • Add the apples to the caramel sauce and stir until they are coated.
    • Using four bowls or short glasses, layer the ice cream with the caramel apples, drizzling the extra caramel sauce over top. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Sundae | Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 1420IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Kelli H

        May 22, 2017 at 9:05 am

        5 stars
        I made this for a dinner party of four last Saturday and it was such a HIT. It was just like apple pie but so much easier. I will be making this in the future !

        Reply
        • Dara

          May 22, 2017 at 9:51 am

          I'm so glad to hear that, Kelli! Thanks for letting me know.

          Reply
      2. BlondeBomber

        November 08, 2011 at 7:53 am

        This looks so simplistically delicious!!! Love the photos of your children enjoying it as well. I love caramel more than life itself so I know this is right up my alley. I just had one of the best cupcakes ever too, and they were spice apple cake with caramel filling and vanilla buttercream. It had similar flavors to this - I think I need to make an ice cream sundae this SUNDAY! πŸ™‚

        Reply
      3. Tracy

        October 22, 2011 at 11:33 am

        Goodness do these sundaes sound delicious! I could easily polish off 2 of these myself. πŸ˜‰

        Reply
      4. sara

        October 22, 2011 at 12:58 am

        Oooooh, this looks so good! Totally perfect for fall...bet this tastes amazing! πŸ™‚

        Reply
      5. Chrissy

        October 21, 2011 at 11:29 am

        oooo such a sweet little treat! This is perfect for the Fall season πŸ™‚

        Reply
      6. Manu

        October 20, 2011 at 11:25 pm

        Your children look adorable!!! <3
        And this dessert is such a great idea! Apples, ice cream AND caramel??? Mmmmmm I would love to have a spoonful right now! πŸ™‚

        Reply
      7. Roxana GreenGirl

        October 20, 2011 at 6:44 pm

        the photo of the boys is precious. they are so cute!
        i'd have a smiley face after eating one of these ice-cream sundae, loving those caramel apples

        Reply
      8. Rachel @ Bakerita

        October 20, 2011 at 2:19 pm

        I'm legitimately drooling.
        I would love nothing more than to have one of these to eat right now. They look INCREDIBLE.

        Reply
      9. Cathy/ShowFoodChef

        October 20, 2011 at 1:25 pm

        Well, I'm joining the choir on this one and saying THAT looks so good and I can almost taste the combo of warm apples and cold ice cream for me! Congrats on Top 9 and sending you hugs. Loved the pics of those gorgeous boys, too πŸ˜€

        Reply
      10. Lola Lobato

        October 20, 2011 at 1:20 pm

        Congratulations on today's top 9 Foodbuzz, Lovely ice cream!

        Reply
      11. Natascha Kessler - Heaven on Hearth

        October 20, 2011 at 10:52 am

        Brillant! This looks absolutely mouthwatering...ice cream, apples and caramel... I will try this for dessert tonight!

        Reply
      12. Kita

        October 20, 2011 at 7:29 am

        This is my kind of apple recipe! It looks like it is good to the last lick the bottom of the bowl bite!

        Reply
      13. Adele Forbes

        October 20, 2011 at 5:43 am

        ohboyohboyohboyohboy..simply lovely and breathtaking!

        Reply
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