This fall, turn a sweet and juicy apple into a bowl that you can fill with your favorite fall ice cream flavor. Then, turn the inside of the apple and create a delicious topping to go on top for a complete baked apple sundae!
The weather is changing pretty earlier here in Cincinnati. That means it’s still warm, but the fall weather is definitely upon us! I come alive when the fall comes because I get into a fall baking mood! It all starts with football season and the tailgating parties. The next thing you know is I am making pumpkin and apple recipes and baking up a storm!
Have you noticed that apples are in abundance at this time of year? And there are all types of apples too! There are Washington apples, Honeycrisp apples, Pink Lady apples, Fiji apples, Pink Lady apples, etc. With all of those apples, you are going to need some apple recipes. This baked apple recipe is one of the easiest apple recipes you will come across on my blog.
How to make baked apples ice cream bowls?
The method of making these bowls are a bit time-consuming yet very simple.
You start with an apple (I would use Honeycrisp) and cut a hole in the top of the apple with a pairing knife. As you cut the apple, you will pull some of the apple fruit out of the apple, making a bowl.
Once you have completed that part, you will rub the outside of the apple with butter and the inside. Then, you will coat the apple with some light brown sugar and bake. Once they’ve baked, they will be a little soft, and that coating on the outside of the apple is just going to make you go crazy. Not to mention, have your house smelling amazing.
Don’t throw away the inside of the apples because we will use that to make a quick apple topping. Once you have your bowls filled with your favorite ice cream or maybe Pumpkin Ice Cream, you can add the apple topping on top of the ice cream along with some chopped candied pecans or walnuts.
These Baked Apple Ice Cream Bowls are perfect for fall! They are a delicious fall treat and a great dish to make with the entire family.
Commonly Asked Questions
You can use any kind of apple you prefer. However, I do not recommend using Washington apples as they are already kind of mushy. That is just my opinion.
You don’t have to, but I do recommend letting them cool down slightly just to the point where they are still warm but not piping hot.
Items you may need for this recipe
If you like recipes like this, you will love the recipes below:
- Pumpkin Ice Cream
- Caramel Apple Blondies
- Skillet Apple Pie
- Caramel Apple Pie Cake
- Grandma Daisy’s Baked Apples
Baked Apple Ice Cream Bowls
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
These Baked Apple Ice Cream Bowls is an awesome apple recipe to kick start the fall. Bake some apples and fill with your favorite ice cream flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 Honeycrisp
- 8 tbsp. butter, divided
- 1/4 c. light brown sugar, more to rub on the outside of the apple
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 c. apple, diced
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract or Bourbon
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
- Butter Pecan Ice Cream (or your choice)
- pecan pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 Degrees
- Hollow the apple(s). You can use an apple cord and take a spoon and scoop more of the apple out so it is deep enough to add the ice cream. Or you can take a steak knife and cut a hole inside and use a spoon to scoop out the section of fruit you cut.
- Take the apples and 4 tbsp. of butter and rub it on the inside and outside of the apples (2 tbsp. a piece). Make sure the apples are dry so the butter can stick to the apple. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl and rub it on the outside of the apples as well. Bake the apples for 15-20 minutes. The apples will become soft. Set aside and let cool.
- Take the other 4 tbsp. of butter and melt over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted add the brown sugar and stir until it has completely dissolved. Add the diced apples and cinnamon. Allow to cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until the apples are translucent. Add vanilla or bourbon and heavy cream. Stir once more for 2 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool, slightly.
- In your baked apples, add your favorite ice cream, pour over the apple mixture, top with pecan (if desired)and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Looks so tempting and super delicious. Bursting with all the spice flavors and perfect dessert too.
These apple bowls look absolutely decadent! Such a fun idea – I can’t wait to give this a try this fall!
These baked apples are the perfect bowl for ice cream. Such a delicious treat and love how simple it is to make!
This is the perfect Fall recipe! Love the idea of ice cream in apples and there was so much flavor. We have an apple tree so I know what I’ll be making more of 🙂
I think that apple and ice cream are a match made in heaven. I have got to try this! Bookmarked to make this weekend, thank you so much for the recipe 🙂
You’re welcome!
I just made these baked apples last night and they came out AMAZING! Thank you for the recipe, I can’t wait to make it again!
Awesome Veronika!
These were just the cutest way to present ice cream for fall, and they made for such a delicious addition to ice cream. We topped it all with some bourbon caramel sauce, and it was divine!
Awesome Amanda!
oMG what a great idea. This looks spectacular dessert. I just want to get my spoon right in there and taste all that goodness! Total dessert comfort!
I love recipes like this because they really get me in the mood for fall. Looks tasty- thanks for sharing!
I adore you. Im going to make these this coming weekend. Im going to cook the cut up apples in my fry pan, just like apple pie filling. I might once in awhile look at someone else’s foods they make. But not like yours I follow you religiously. You are the Bomb my friend, The Bomb!!!
Thank you Gay! I really appreciate you and your support!