Name: Ninja Creami Applesauce Sorbet
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 d 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2-4 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup or white sugar); 1/2-1 tsp ground cinnamon

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Yes, you can make delicious applesauce sorbet in the Ninja Creami! It’s a super simple frozen treat you can feel good about.

This Ninja Creami applesauce sorbet is a cinch to prepare, requiring just three ingredients to make a delicious dessert.

scoops of Ninja Creami applesauce sorbet served in a glass dish, with the pint container in the background.

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As someone who has made homemade ice cream and sorbets for many years, I have to say that I’ve been very impressed with the Ninja Creami ice cream maker.

One of my favorite things about it is the ability to make frozen treats out of ingredients you wouldn’t be able to typically use in a traditional ice cream machine.

For instance, I’ve made Ninja Creami cherry limeade sorbet with pie filling, refreshing Ninja Creami mango sorbet from canned mangos, and delicious Ninja Creami orange sorbet from Jell-O!

Because my kids and I love applesauce, I knew I wanted to try making Ninja Creami applesauce sorbet.

The result was a delicious treat made from simple ingredients, which is the best kind of dessert, in my opinion!

In fact, it’s on my list of the best Ninja Creami sorbet recipes, and for good reason.

Ninja Creami pint container of cinnamon applesauce sorbet, with a scoop in the pint

Making Cinnamon Applesauce Sorbet in the Ninja Creami

If you’re a fan of warm cinnamon apples or homemade apple pie, I think you’re going to love this recipe.

It takes classic applesauce, combines it with some brown sugar (or other sweetener) and ground cinnamon, transforming the ingredients into a refreshing frozen treat.

You could eat it as-is, or use it as a base for smoothie bowls, adding chopped nuts and fresh fruit as desired.

And because this is a dairy-free Ninja Creami recipe, it’s perfect for those who can’t enjoy traditional ice cream.

The flavors make this one of our favorite Ninja Creami recipes for fall.

Not only that, but it ends up being a low calorie Ninja Creami recipe that you can feel good about!

This is also on our list of Ninja Creami WeightWatchers recipes.

close-up side view of scoops of Ninja Creami applesauce sorbet in a glass dish

How to Make Ninja Creami Applesauce Sorbet

All you need is three ingredients to whip up a batch of this sweet treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Applesauce
Brown sugar (or maple syrup or granulated white sugar)
Ground cinnamon

overhead view of a pint of Ninja Creami cinnamon applesauce sorbet with a scoop in it

How to Make it:

Combine ingredients. In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine applesauce, brown sugar (or other sweetener), and ground cinnamon.

Stir to incorporate everything evenly.

Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to exceed the max fill line.

two photos; one shows applesauce, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large glass measuring cup; the other shows the ingredients mixed and poured into a Ninja Creami pint container.

Freeze. Close lid on the pint container and transfer to a level surface in the freezer for at least 24 hours.

Spin. Remove the pint container from the freezer and remove the lid. Place pint into the outer bowl and secure the outer bowl lid.

Place bowl assembly into the Ninja Creami machine, locking it into place. Press the Sorbet button and allow the cycle to complete.

two photos; one shows frozen applesauce sorbet base in outer bowl; the other shows a finger pointing to the Sorbet function on the Ninja Creami machine

Check consistency. Remove the pint from the machine and check the sorbet’s consistency.

If it appears crumbly after spinning the first time, insert it back into the machine and use the Re-spin function to cycle it again.

If it’s still crumbly after that, add a tablespoon of water to the sorbet, then Re-spin once more.

two photos; one shows crumbly cinnamon apple sorbet; the other shows creamy applesauce sorbet after re-spinning.

Notes and Adaptations for Ninja Creami Apple Cinnamon Sorbet:

I used unsweetened applesauce and added 4 tablespoons of sugar. If you’re using sweetened applesauce, you’ll likely only need 2 tablespoons of sugar. You can taste and adjust as needed. Keep in mind that the sorbet will be slightly less sweet after freezing.
I recommend starting with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, then adding more if you feel like it needs it. You could also add a dash of ground nutmeg or other spices if you’d like.
Feel free to use maple syrup or regular white sugar instead of brown sugar, if desired.
You can also use homemade applesauce if you’d like–just be sure to adjust the amount of sugar and/or cinnamon accordingly.

scoops of cinnamon applesauce sorbet made in the Ninja Creami, served in a glass dish, with a spoon and pint container next to it.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 1 pint

Ninja Creami Applesauce Sorbet

Cinnamon applesauce sorbet is a cinch to make in the Ninja Creami machine!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2-4 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup or white sugar)
1/2-1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine applesauce, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine evenly.
Transfer mixture to a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to exceed the max fill line, and close the lid. Place on a level surface in the freezer for at least 24 hours.
Remove from freezer and take off pint lid. Place pint into the Ninja Creami's outer bowl and secure the outer bowl lid.
Place bowl assembly into the Ninja Creami and lock into place. Press the Sorbet button and allow the cycle to complete.
Remove pint from the machine and check the sorbet's consistency. If it has a crumbly texture, insert back into the machine and press the Re-spin button. If it's still crumbly after that, add a tablespoon of water and Re-spin once more.

Notes

I used unsweetened applesauce and added 4 tablespoons of sugar. If you're using sweetened applesauce, you'll likely only need 2 tablespoons of sugar. You can start with 2 tablespoons, then taste and adjust as needed. Keep in mind that the sorbet will be slightly less sweet after freezing.
I recommend starting with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, then adding more if you feel like it needs it. You could also add a dash of ground nutmeg or other spices if you'd like.
Feel free to use maple syrup or regular white sugar instead of brown sugar, if desired.
You can also use homemade applesauce if you'd like--just be sure to adjust the amount of sugar and/or cinnamon to taste.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 88Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 0g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and is not guaranteed for accuracy.

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