Caramel Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Ice Cream

About a week ago, I had posted in my weekly musings that Rob and I had gone to the state fair. I thought back on that this past week and my mind kept wandering back to all the food that I didn't eat at the fair which I normally do this time of year.

One such food item would be a good old candied apple. While Rob had one, I tried another type of fair treat. THE fried oreo's. Yes, those fried oreo's. You can read all about it on Gastronome Tart's facebook page.

Candied apples are the epitome of Fall for me. Especially in October. Who didn't bob for apples when they were a kid and then got the treat of actually dunking them in caramel afterwards?

Since I have always had dreams of being a pastry chef, I like most people are obsessed with Top Chef Desserts. This past episode their elimination challenge was to create a plated dessert that was inspired by a carnival treat. There was everything from funnel cake ice cream all the way to candied apple concoctions. 

This got me thinking, I wanted to make a carnival treat that was plated as well. So, I started searching and came across this recipe for a caramel apple crisp, and nothing pairs better with an apple crisp than a big scoop of ice cream. In this case, cinnamon ice cream that is. Enjoy!

Cinnamon Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 cup  milk

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Pinch of Salt

2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon

5 large egg yolks

2 cups heavy cream

Directions

1. In a saucepan, heat the milk, cream and salt to a simmer.

2. Meanwhile, mix the egg yolks with the sugar and once the milk mixture is brought to a simmer, pour half of the milk mixture into the egg yolks and whisk the yolks the entire time.

3. Add the yolk and half milk mixture back into the saucepan. Bring to a simmer again and cook, stirring constantly until the custard has thickened. About 6-8 minutes.

4. Strain mixture through a fine sieve and then add the vanilla and cinnamon. Stir and then refrigerate the covered mixture for about 4 hours or preferably overnight.

5. Process the custard in your ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. 

Caramel Apple Crisp

Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit

Ingredients

Topping

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

 10 tablespoons sugar

 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, diced

Filling

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, diced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 Pippin or Golden Delicious apples (about 2 3/4 pounds), peeled, quartered, cored

Directions

Topping

1. Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until small moist clumps form. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Filling

1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Stir sugar and butter in large skillet over medium heat until smooth sauce forms. Add lemon juice and cook, stirring, until caramel is deep brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in salt, then apples. Toss until apples are evenly coated, about 1 minute. Scrape apples and caramel into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; spread evenly. Sprinkle topping evenly over.

2.Bake crisp until apples are tender, sauce is bubbling thickly, and topping is golden, about 50 minutes. Let crisp cool 15 minutes. Serve warm topped with the cinnamon ice cream.

Comments

[revitol]

my mind kept wandering back to all the food that I didn't eat at the fair which I normally do this time of year.

[meladerm]

that was inspired by a carnival treat. There was everything from funnel cake ice cream all the way to candied apple concoctions

[Gastronome Tart]

I am so happy that you and your family have enjoyed it! It truly is super yummy :) Will check out your FB and I hope others like the happiness as well :)
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[Stacy Myers]

This ice cream is AMAZING!!! I've already made it twice and my family keeps asking for more.
I re-posted on my Facebook page to pass along the happiness. :-)
http://www.facebook.com/stacymakescents/posts/255258811194263

[Russell at Chasing Delicious]

Ooh that cinnamon ice cream sounds so good! And it looks perfect onto of that delicious caramel apple crisp.

[Manu]

Oh my goodness! I love each single component of this dessert! I absolutely want to try it!!!! And the picture is so inviting! Great job Amy!

[Jessica @ Cajunlicious]

YUM! Love this time of year for these yummy reasons!

[kyleen]

Mhmm your caramel apple crisp looks delicious! I love caramel and I especially like it with apples. Beautiful picture.

[Tina@flourtrader]

The caramel apple crisp served up for dessert would be very satisfying and delicious. However, you kicked it up a notch by adding the ice cream-which makes it that much more enticing. Your picture is very tempting-great post.