
Using spiced apple cider in fall desserts brings out a wonderful seasonal flavor and these spiced cider waffle and caramel ice cream sandwiches are bursting with warm spices and fall spirit. Sandwiches between two spiced cider waffles is creamy caramel ice cream drizzled off with even more homemade caramel. If you're like me and think that caramel and apple go together like peanut butter and jelly, then this will be a MUST SAVE for an easy fall dessert recipe.
As much as I wish we did, California doesn't see a "true" fall like other states. But while the temps barely drop below 70 and it's too early to break out our chunky cable knit sweaters, we make the most of the season. Some of my favorite West Coast fall traditions include pumpkin carving parties (usually outside in shorts) and heading up to an apple orchard for some apples and homemade apple cider donuts.
The orchard is a good hour and half drive up into the mountains but always makes for a memorable day trip each season. After each apple picking trip, I am so inspired by the seasonal creations from the farm and this year was no exception. This year, we had traditional apple spiced cider donuts (a must!) and they were served with a creamy, caramel ice cream that reminded me of just how delicious and classic this flavor combo is.
Last year's Apple Chai Bread Pudding Bundt Cake with Vanilla Bean Caramel was a prime example. Needless to say, after this year's trip to the orchard, I knew than an apple caramel ice cream sandwich situation was totally in my future...
No my friend! They're as easy as making waffles in a waffle iron and freezing ice cream in cake tins! I'm serious!
The first time I ever thought about making homemade ice cream sandwiches, I pictured a melted ice cream mess all over the counter, but you just have to be smarter than the ice cream! To keep things easy, let your ice cream soften for 10-15 minutes or until it's "stirrable." Then line a small cake tin (I used a six inch) with plastic wrap. Smooth out a 1-inch layer of ice cream and freeze for at least an hour or two, or until hardened. This will give you an easy ice cream "disk" to work with once you sandwich together your waffles!
While your ice cream is freezing, break out that waffle maker! Today, I am using my Chefman Belgian Waffle Maker for the spiced cider waffles. This waffle maker is one of my favorites because its non-stick coating is the real deal. I get perfectly crisp waffles every time. Make sure your waffles have had proper cooling time before putting the sandwiches together!
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Donut and Apple Cider Tea Date
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