Issue #4 · Crisp & Classic, An Apple Affair
Celebrating fall’s favorite fruit — from apple crisp sundaes to orchard-fresh scoops.
photo credits: Jeni’s.
Pint Profile: Jeni’s Brown Butter Almond Brittle + Apple Crisp
When fall edges in, nothing feels cozier than apples. While Jeni’s iconic Brown Butter Almond Brittle is already legendary, paired alongside a warm fresh apple crisp, the combination is autumn in a bowl.
Sweet apples, warm spices, brown butter, and a nutty crunch. It’ll be your favorite fall dessert without ever leaving home.
🍏 Apple. A flavor that bridges summer and fall.
Apple-based ice creams often get overlooked, but they shine when layered with texture and spice. Think cinnamon-swirled bases, oat crumble chunks, or pie crust additions. The apple’s natural tartness balances sweetness beautifully, creating depth and warmth in every spoonful.
If you’re feeling creative, soften your favorite vanilla ice cream and mix in your own apple inspired ingredients.
Scoop Standard Guides: Pairings for September Nights
Usher in autumn with these cozy combinations:
Apple Crisp Ice Cream + Warm Caramel Sauce → a sundae that tastes like dessert from grandma’s kitchen.
Brown Butter Almond Brittle + Hot Apple Cider → crunchy, creamy, and perfectly spiced.
Apple Sorbet + Sharp Cheddar Cheese → the sweet-tart fruit meets savory perfection.
Scoop Shop Spotlight: South Mountain Creamery (Middletown, MD)
Tucked into the rolling hills of Frederick County, South Mountain Creamery is a true farm-to-cone experience. They even offer home delivery service.
Known for their pasture-raised dairy and family-friendly vibe, this creamery serves up fresh, rotating flavors that capture the season. In fall, their Apple Pie and Snappy Pumpkin ice cream are local favorites. Best enjoyed after a farm visit.
It’s the kind of spot that reminds you ice cream tastes even better when it comes straight from the source.
photo credits: South Mountain Creamery.
An Extra Scoop 🍨
This issue’s curated extras to elevate your apple season:
Premium Brand Review: McConnell’s Apple Crisp — layered with cinnamon swirl and buttery streusel, this pint proves apple belongs in the ice cream spotlight.
Merch Pick: Cast Iron Mini Skillet Set — bake individual apple crisps, then top them with scoops of vanilla or spiced ice cream for a rustic, show-stopping dessert.
Guide: Hosting a fall ice cream board? Mix apple slices, caramel dip, nut brittles, and mini scoops of spiced ice cream for an autumn take on the classic cheese board.
Closing Scoop 🍨
Here’s to the first flavors of fall—may your weekend be crisp, spiced, and sweet, with a scoop (or two) of apple magic.
Until the next scoop,
Erin
photo credits: Jeni’s. South Mountain Creamery. The Scoop Standard.
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