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Salt & Straw in Newport Beach has unveiled The Apple Series, highlighting five unique apple ice cream flavors inspired by Southern California’s apple-picking season. Available until October 2, this special lineup features combinations such as Apple Cider Donuts and Hoppy Apple Cider Sorbet, crafted by head ice cream maker Tyler Malek. The launch aims to celebrate fall flavors while offering a refreshing alternative to traditional pumpkin options. Customers can enjoy these seasonal treats in-store or order pints online, making it easy to savor the tastes of autumn from home.
Newport Beach is embracing the fall season as Salt & Straw has launched a limited-edition menu featuring five distinct apple ice cream flavors. This special lineup, known as The Apple Series, will be available until October 2 and highlights the bounty of apple-picking season in Southern California, particularly in regions like Oak Glen and Julian, famous for their apples and apple pie.
Salt & Straw, located at 2001 Westcliff Drive, has crafted The Apple Series under the artistic guidance of head ice cream maker and co-founder Tyler Malek. The series is a nostalgic celebration of apple-based desserts and features a unique blend of ingredients that cater to flavor enthusiasts. The five flavors include:
- Apple Cider Donuts: A creamy base of caramel and apple ice cream enriched with apple cider donuts sourced from Sidecar, featuring chunks of donut for added texture.
- Apple and Cheddar Cinnamon Rolls: This flavor combines cinnamon, spiced apple pie filling, and pieces of cinnamon rolls, all incorporated into a base of Beecher’s Flagship Cheese ice cream.
- Vanilla Apple Custard Tart: A harmonious blend of smooth custard with Granny Smith apples and a cinnamon shortbread crust, baked and mixed into rich vanilla custard ice cream.
- Caramel Apple Sherbet: This flavor offers a tangy experience with apple sherbet made from apple puree and lush dark vanilla caramel ribbons.
- Hoppy Apple Cider Sorbet: A unique vegan option featuring Finnriver’s hard cider and Cascade hops for a creamy, sweet sorbet that maintains a refreshing texture.
Families and ice cream enthusiasts flocked to the Newport Beach location recently, where the bustling atmosphere was filled with customers sampling the new flavors. Many patrons expressed delight in the unique flavor combinations, particularly praising the Apple Cider Donuts and Vanilla Apple Custard Tart as standout offerings.
The Apple Series is an effort to shift attention from traditional pumpkin-flavored options commonly found in autumn menus. Salt & Straw continues to emphasize innovation and high-quality ingredients in its creations, reinforcing its reputation as a go-to destination for creatively flavored ice creams.
Salt & Straw’s commitment to seasonal and local flavors is evident in its latest offering. The Apple Series not only transports customers to the apple orchards of Southern California but also invites them to savor the tastes of the season through expertly crafted ice cream.
Customers can enjoy the Apple Series in-store or place orders for pints online, making it accessible for those wishing to take a taste of fall home with them. The series aims to celebrate the essence of fall, engaging the community in a seasonal experience that emphasizes both quality and creativity.
Overall, Salt & Straw’s Apple Series is a timely reflection of the autumn harvest, highlighting the joys of apple season in Southern California and offering a refreshing alternative to traditional fall flavors.
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