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About Stef

Family: Husband (Tom) and little man Lincoln James. Dwelling: A 1967 Ranch home that changes every day. Homemaker tip: Don’t be afraid to fail. A bad meal can always be fixed with a frozen pizza, a dead plant can be replaced and paint can cure a room. I consider my style: Contemporary with a vintage flair. I love a sleek piece of furniture with the contrast of an old vase or a stack of old used books. I cannot live without eating: Italian Beef sandwiches. I am Chicago-bred and love a good beef with sweet peppers. Pizza is a close second. Three foods you will always find in my pantry: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Crushed Tomatoes and Chicken Broth. My cooking mantra: Even foods that were destined to be bad for you can be recreated in a healthy way.

Caramel Apple Pie IN la mode

When fall comes around, there is no reason to abandon one of the best things about summer…ice cream! Instead of meeting up for a cocktail, my girlfriends and I love to gossip with a good dish of our favorite flavor. Making ice cream at home is much easier than I ever thought; you just need the right appliance. I have the ice cream attachment for my KitchenAid standing mixer and I adore it.

I love to experiment with different flavors and mix-ins. My latest creation is Carmel Apple Pie ice cream. Follow these steps and use the instructions for your own ice cream maker to enjoy this fall treat.

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Ingredients:

Ice Cream:

2 c. half & half

2 c. heavy whipping cream

1 c. sugar

6 egg yolks

3 TBSP pure vanilla extract

a pinch of salt

Mix-ins:

6-8 graham crackers broken into pieces (I use a food processor)

1 can of apple pie filling, chopped (again, I use the food processor)

Half a jar of caramel topping

To make the ice cream:

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat the half and half until hot, but not boiling. Stir often. Remove from heat.

Mix egg yolks and sugar with mixer (hand or stand) thoroughly for about 30 seconds. Gradually add the half and half mixture until blended.

Return the mixture to the medium saucepan, cooking over medium heat until steaming. DO NOT BOIL.

Transfer mixture into large bowl and stir in whipping cream, vanilla and salt. Cover and chill thoroughly for at least 6 hours.

Use ice cream maker instructions to churn mixture into ice cream. In the last 3 minutes of freeze time, slowly add graham crackers and apples.

Layer one-third of mixture into a freezer safe container. Drizzle caramel over layer. Repeat for 2 more layers.

Place in freezer until ice cream is of a harder consistency.

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Results: My professional ice cream taster at home gave Carmel Apple Pie IN la mode two resounding scoops up!

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Welcome to Haute Apple Pie!

Apple pie isn’t just from grandma anymore. And no need to drink it with milk!  Why not pair it with a nice glass of Pinot Noir?

The three girls of Haute Apple Pie look forward to bringing you our take on the modern homemaker. From bridal showers, to backyard barbeques our blog will take you through ideas for recipes, themes, décor and more. Haute Apple Pie explores all areas of the home, whether that be an apartment in the city or a cottage in the countryside, showing you do-it-yourself projects, gardening tips and kitchen creations that anyone can conquer. Whether you are a budding at-home chef or a Ramen noodle expert, we will guide you through with easy-to-follow instructions to make your home haute.

“Homemaking” doesn’t need to be old fashioned. Ask around. There is nothing sexier than a woman (or man!) in an apron with some fresh baked cookies. So strap on your apron, grab your paint brush, fill up a refreshing beverage and toss those old ideals out the window.

Apple Pie anyone?

A Slice of Love,

The Girls of Haute Apple Pie

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