This refreshing Caramel Apple Shake is made with apple cider, vanilla ice cream and caramel!
This last weekend we went to Apple Hill. I was dying to go! I had been craving some serious apple cider for weeks and I knew where to go to get the good stuff. We stuffed our faces full of all kinds of crazy apple goodness including apple cider donuts with a new topping this year….caramel! Who woulda thunk? Oh the fudge that I ate…and don’t even remotely regret…SO good!
A new apple treat that I enjoyed at High Hill Ranch in Apple Hill was a Caramel Apple Shake. I knew IMMEDIATELY, like as soon as this concoction hit my lips, that I would be making this at home.
People.
If you try no other recipe of mine (and shame on you if you don’t!) – please, pretty please, try this one! I can’t even describe how delicious and refreshing this shake is. And don’t you even think about making it with apple juice! I’m sure it would be good – but not nearly as good as with apple cider so get the good stuff – please 🙂
There is nothing quite like the concentrated apple flavor you get in apple cider and that’s what takes this recipe totally over the top. Use some good quality caramel ice cream topping and finish it off with some whipped cream and you will have yourself one heck of a shake on your hands.
I could hardly keep Bryce out of the frame when I was trying to take the shots. We only bought one shake at High Hill Ranch and it was mostly consumed by the boys. Bryce was so excited to be enjoying one of these babies while Reece was at school.
Then he totally pulled a Trish and leaned over into the shake getting whipped cream and caramel all over his chest. Hey! Could’ve been worse – he could have been wearing clothes…
Clearly there was an easy fix for this little mishap and yes, it involves a tongue.
Caramel Apple Shake
Ingredients
- 8 oz apple cider NOT apple juice
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 tbsp caramel topping 1 to 2 tbsp
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Blend apple cider, vanilla ice cream and caramel topping together.
- Serve with whipped cream on top. Drizzle with caramel if desired.
Nutrition
More caramel apple goodness…
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kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
This looks incredible, Trish!! Loving that there’s real apple cider in it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Kristi! It is SO yummy 🙂
Carissa says
This recipe looks divine! Carmel and apples are two of my favorite flavor combinations. I’m currently organizing a Gluten Free Holidays cookbook featuring recipes from favorite bloggers. I would love it if you would consider submitting it for the book. The attribution will feature a link back to your website as well as promotion on multiple social media channels.
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Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Carissa!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
Oh…my….this sound fabulous!!
My boys will SO love it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Mine sure did 🙂 It’s so easy too!
Mya says
High Hill Ranch! Oh the memories! The apple fritters, the fishing pond, the crafts booths under the barn. I’m so envious you can drive there!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh it is so fun and I am so fortunate to live close 🙂 I agree!
Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life says
I am making this as soon as I can!!! Holy mother of all that is good!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Do it Jocelyn! Life changing – I promise 🙂
Mariel says
Ohhhh This looks soooooo good!!!!!
-Mariel
http://www.thetootsiewootsie.com
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hehe! It’s delicious Mariel!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
This sounds incredible! Apple cider is the best, but in shake form…WOW!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I could die happy drinking apple cider Amber 🙂 This shake really is amazing though – give it a try!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
What a great idea! I always like to get a gallon or two of good cider at this time of year, & this is a great way to serve it! Thanks for the great idea, Trish! I’m just loving all your caramel apple goodness!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Allie!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
This shake looks incredible! My kids would go crazy for it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Nancy!
Stephanie says
This looks delicious! I bet my kids would gobble this right up!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
For sure Stephanie 🙂 It’s so yummy!
Jamie @lifelovelemons says
What an awesome fall treat! GENIUS putting these flavors in to shake form!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Love going to Apple Hill because I always find such neat ideas! Thanks Jamie!
Jodi says
I’m loving all of these fall recipes. So great, Trish! Another pinnable moment.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Jodi!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Eeeee! I have everything to make these right now – I think I’ll make ’em after dinner tomorrow. YUM!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
YES! You must 🙂 Thanks Ashley!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
Totally wanting to crawl in my computer and drink this right now!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks Chandra!
Ali says
I love Apple Hill and totally miss going there now that I live so far away. I will definitely be making this though!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Isn’t it the greatest? I look forward to it every year 🙂 Well at least this will give you a taste of it right? Thanks for stopping by Ali!