Ice Cream Topped with Applesauce and Cinnamon
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 serving
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
1/2 cup Applesauce, recipe follows
2 to 3 scoops vanilla or caramel (or both) ice cream
1 pinch cinnamon
Whipped cream, for topping, optional
Applesauce:
6 pounds mixed apple varieties (Gala, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious), peeled, cored and cut into eighths
1 cup apple juice or water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
- Warm the Applesauce on the stove or in a microwave. Place the ice cream in a dish. Top with the Applesauce, sprinkle with cinnamon and top with whipped cream if desired.
Applesauce:
- Throw the apples, apple juice and lemon juice into a pan and bring it to the boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the apples are soft, about 15 minutes. Stir through the sugar and mix until melted. Add the cinnamon and stir through.
- Puree the mixture in a food processor, blender or food mill. If not using right away, leave to cool and then refrigerate.