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How about a three ingredient easy spiced apple ice cream recipe? The creamy, dreamy taste of fall makes this apple butter ice cream perfect alone or topped on any dessert!

Easy Spiced Apple Ice Cream
I’m obsessed with everything apple butter, especially during fall. It’s a flavor that seems to warm you up, even on the chilliest of evenings or when blended with ice cream.
I’ve incorporated it into everything from cookies to cocktails, so I decided why not make some apple butter ice cream, too! I love all things apple- so don’t miss my incredible Apple Recipe Guide. It’s filled with tips and tricks to take your fall baking to the next level!
We love homemade ice cream in this house – in fact, I’ve rounded up 18 of the BEST homemade no churn ice cream recipes. Don’t miss all these incredible combinations including this Cinnamon Ice Cream you’re sure to love!

Why You’ll Love this Apple Butter Ice Cream
For me, ice cream knows no season. I remember venturing downtown in the snow with my mom and sister years ago. The rest of the family thought we were crazy, but we just had to get our ice cream fix.
In St. Louis, we have an incredible nitro ice cream shop called Ices Plain and Fancy. Among some of their inspired flavors, they offer apple butter ice cream. We’ve had it a few times at local attractions and I fell in love.
Since it’s a 30-minute drive to visit their shop, I decided to recreate it at home using just 3 ingredients for an incredibly creamy, dream fuss-free fall ice cream! It may not smoke, but it is guaranteed to make you smile with joy.

What is Apple Butter?
For all of you that might be grossed out right now thinking I put actual butter in the ice cream, don’t worry apple butter isn’t actual butter!
Apple butter is a highly concentrated form of applesauce. Its produced by long, slow cooking of apples with cider or water until the sugar in the apples caramelizes. This turns the apple butter a deep brown. Aka its pretty much applesauce’s grown up sister and she’s amazing.
It’s typically used as a spread on just about anything you want. I love it on biscuits, crackers, muffins, waffles… You name it, I’ve probably put apple butter on it.

Apple Ice Cream Ingredients
- Heavy cream
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Apple butter
How to Make this Ice Cream
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Blend in sweetened condensed milk and apple butter.
- Pour into loaf pan / pans.
- Freeze 2+ hours.
Variations
Love the flavor of apple pie and want to add that joy to your homemade ice cream? Add a teaspoon of my homemade Apple Pie Spice Recipe to really take this ice cream over the top!
Is Homemade Ice Cream Easy To Make?
I have great news for you! This ice cream is incredibly easy to make for several reasons. First, it’s only three ingredients, and secondly, it’s a no-churn ice cream!

How To Serve and Store Apple Butter Ice Cream
This apple butter ice cream tastes delicious on its own, but it’s also a nice compliment to pies and bread pudding. It’s an easy make-ahead dessert for fall gatherings and Thanksgiving.
How to Store Homemade Ice Cream
If stored properly, in an airtight or ice cream container, in the back of the freezer, your spiced apple ice cream will last about 1-2 weeks, or until crystallization forms.

The Only Spiced Apple Ice Cream You’ll Need
If you’re like me, and you love ice cream all year round, you’ll be obsessed with this fall take on a traditional summer treat. The spices from the apple butter go perfectly with this creamy ice cream recipe. Try it for yourself and let me know what you think in the comments!
Do you have a fall favorite go-to recipe? If so, drop it in the comments, I love getting new recipe recommendations!


Easy Spiced Apple Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup apple butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Blend in sweetened condensed milk and apple butter.
- Pour into loaf pan / pans.
- Freeze 2+ hours.
Tips
How to Store Homemade Ice Cream
If stored properly, in an airtight or ice cream container, in the back of the freezer, your spiced apple ice cream will last about 1-2 weeks, or until crystallization forms.How to Serve
This apple butter ice cream tastes delicious on its own, but it’s also a nice compliment to pies and bread pudding. It’s an easy make-ahead dessert for fall gatherings and Thanksgiving.Nutrition Information
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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Alli says
All I can say is YUM!! Once I saw 3 ingredient and it had apple butter I had to make. So so so good.
Emma says
Such a fun ice cream flavor! I love the apple butter in it!!Â
Alex says
This recipe was so easy and so so good! We ended up sandwiching the ice cream between some ginger cookies and oatmeal cookies and it was divine, thank you so much for sharing.
Julie says
That’s a fabulous idea – sounds so delicious. I’m glad you enjoyed it too! Thanks for stopping by to share. Hope you have a great week!
Cheryl says
I was inspired to make your apple butter ice cream this evening for a little dinner party. I had already made an apple cake and I was afraid that it might be apple overload . . . but my guests did not think so!
Thanks for sharing your easy, yummy recipe!
Julie says
Is there such a thing this time of year? Never! So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you have a beautiful weekend!
Katherines Corner says
Julie this is sure to get plenty of smiles from our grandchildren. Pinned! I invite you to share your post at my blog party and don’t forget to enter my giveaway too Hugs!
Julie says
Thank you, Katherine! Have a beautiful weekend!