5 Apple Themed Desserts by Elizabeth Dubos

​Apple Themed Desserts 
By Elizabeth Dubos
 
1. No-Churn Caramel Apple Ice Cream
Prep Time: 20 Minutes, Cook Time: 6 hours or overnight
Ingredients:
                        2 medium apples, recommend: Courtland or Red Delicious
                        2 tablespoons unsalted butter
                        1/2 cup brown sugar
                        1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
                        1 tablespoon vanilla extract
                        2 cups heavy cream
                        1 can of sweetened condensed milk
            Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, cook chopped apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract for 5 – 7 minutes, or until apples are soft
2. With an electric mixer whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks
3. In a separate large bowl use the electric mixer to combine sweetened condensed milk and apple-caramel mixture
4. Gently fold apple-caramel mixture into the whipped cream
5. Transfer to a freezer safe container to freeze for a minimum of 6 hours, or overnight

 
2. Oatmeal Cinnamon Apple Cookies
Prep Time: 20 Minutes, Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
            2 cups all-purpose flour
            2 cups rolled old fashioned oats
            2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
            1 cup brown sugar
            1/4 teaspoon salt
            1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
            2 tablespoons vanilla extract
            3 apples, finely chopped, recommended: Granny Smith or Red Delicious
            1 large egg
Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Line two cookie baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly butter the top (so cookies will not stick)
2. In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, sugar, and salt
3. In a separate large bowl mix egg and sugar until well combined
4. In sugar mixture add egg and vanilla extract
5. Add dry mixture to wet mixture in 3 increments, so it is well combined
6. Add apples
7. Using an ice cream scooper, make 1 inch cookie dough balls and place them on baking sheets
8. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are brown

 
3. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Prep Time: 20 Minutes, Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
            Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
            1 cup brown sugar
            1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
            Cheesecake Filling:
            3 8oz. cream cheese packages
            1 cup granulated sugar
            3 large eggs
            2 tablespoons vanilla extract
            Apple:
            4 apples, finely chopped, recommended: Granny Smith or Red Delicious
            2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
           
Topping:
            1 cup brown sugar
            1 cup all-purpose flour
            2 cups rolled old fashioned oats
            1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Line a 9 x 13 in baking pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the top
2. Crust: combine flour and brown sugar, then firmly press mixture into baking pan. Bake 12 – 15 minutes or until golden
3. Cream cheese filling: in a large bowl use an electric mixer to combine cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs 1 at a time until well combined. Pour over warm crust
4. Streusel Topping: in a medium bowl combine all ingredients by hand to thoroughly combine butter into mixture. Bake 40 minutes or until filling is set.
5. Optional: Add a caramel drizzle over the top and serve

 
4. Chocolate Cinnamon Apple Brownies
Prep Time: 20 Minutes, Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
4 apples, finely chopped, recommended: Granny Smith or Red Delicious
1 large egg
1 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Line a 9 x 9 in baking pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the top
2. In a large bowl use an electric mixer to combine melted butter, sugar, and egg
3. In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon
4. Combine flour and egg mixtures until well combined    
5. Fold in chopped apple pieces
6. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes

 
5. Caramel Apple Fudge
Prep Time: 6 Minutes, Cook Time: 4 – 6 hours
Ingredients:
2 apples, finely chopped, recommended: Granny Smith or Red Delicious
1 13.4 oz dulce de leche can, recommended: Nestle
2 bags of white chocolate chips (10 oz per bag)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:

1. Line a 9 x 9 in baking pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the top
2. In a large microwave safe bowl melt dulce de leche and white chocolate chips until well combined

Note: Microwave in 1 minute increments and stir in between

1. After microwave mixture is done, add finely chopped apples
2. Pour mixture into baking pan and use a knife or spatula to spread evenly. Gently tap the baking pan on the counter to release air pockets
3. Cover with refrigerator safe container and chill for 4 – 6 hours
4. After the fudge is set, lift it out of baking pan and slice into 1/2 in pieces to serve. Store in airtight refrigerator save container to keep fresh

Edited by London Koffler