Caffeine Free Apple Cinnamon Sorbet with Vanilla
Warm spiced apples meet cool, creamy frozen dessert in a combination that feels both comforting and refreshing. Peeled, chopped apples are simmered down with honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt until completely tender, then blended silky-smooth before freezing into a beautifully scoopable sorbet. A touch of vanilla powder and fresh lemon juice round out the flavor, giving every spoonful a bright, aromatic finish that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Because every component here is naturally free of stimulants — no tea, no chocolate, no coffee — this is a genuinely worry-free frozen treat you can enjoy any time of day, even in the evening. The double-blend method (freeze solid, then re-blend before serving) is the secret to that smooth, creamy texture without any ice cream machine required. Serve it straight from the blender for a soft-serve vibe, or pop it back in the freezer for a firmer, more classic scoop.
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4 servings
- 4 medium apples (about 1 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¾ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped apples, water, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and sea salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely tender and beginning to break down, about 12–15 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla powder and lemon juice. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
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