I was a little hesitant about using apples in frozen yogurt. I mean, I’ve tried adding diced apples or apple butter to my Greek yogurt in the past, and it just didn’t work. The tart creamy yogurt combined with crisp bites of apple or mellow flavor of apple butter just didn’t do it for me.
I think I need to reconsider my position on apples + Greek yogurt. Because I can’t get over the brown sugar and apple frozen yogurt I made the other evening. The brown sugar frozen yogurt is sweet and tart and studded with sauteed apples, making for a delicious fall dessert, especially on warmer evenings like the ones we’ve had this week. Plus, it turned a pretty pale pink color from the apple skins.
Sure, frozen yogurt takes a bit more time to prepare than ice cream. But most of that involves waiting for yogurt to strain, rather than actively working. And the final product is more than worth it.
Brown Sugar and Apple Frozen Yogurt
The sweet sauteed apples go perfectly with this brown sugar frozen yogurt. The yogurt may get a little icy during processing. You can remedy this by using full-fat yogurt instead of low-fat. Or, if you’d like, you can add a few tablespoons of heavy cream to make the texture even smoother and creamier. I chose to just use the low-fat yogurt…I still like the texture, and it is a little healthier that way!
Makes approximately 3 cups
Prep Time: 6-8 hours
Cook Time: 45 minutes
32 ounces plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt
4 small apples
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Line a strainer with cheesecloth, and place the strainer in a large mixing bowl. Pour the yogurt into the cheesecloth, cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours. Discard the liquid that accumulates in the bowl and measure out two cups of the strained and thickened yogurt.
Dice the apples and combine with 1/3 cup brown sugar, the cinnamon and the nutmeg in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low. A sort of syrup will form in the pan from the brown sugar and apple juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and the syrup is reduced by approximately half. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Combine the yogurt and 2/3 cup brown sugar in your ice cream maker, and process according to your ice cream maker’s instructions. After 10 – 15 minutes, add the apples. Freeze any uneaten frozen yogurt in a freezer-safe, airtight container.
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Great, now I have to buy an ice cream maker!
The Mrs @Success Along the Weigh recently posted..Happy Birthday to my honey
It would be worth it. I’m loving mine!!
this sounds so good, julie!
sounds amazing!
Haley @ Health Freak College Girl recently posted..WIAW #3 + Enjoy Life Review: Chocolate Chips and Double Crunch Granola
I don’t wanna wait 6-8 hours for this to be in my life:)
Savannah @ Sweet and Savvy recently posted..Tuesday’s Tangents
Trust me, it is worth the wait!!
Oh. My. Word. This is pretty much the perfect dessert for me!
I really really want to make this, why am I living with such a useless kitchen??
What a recipe
Sophie @ LoveLiveAndLearn recently posted..Think Twice Thursday
I can’t believe that’s yogurt-based. It looks so incredibly decadent. A perfect way to end a meal.
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