# Shortbread-Studded Ice Creams Bruster’s Has New Caramel Apple Crunch Ice Cream for Fall 2022 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-crunch-ice-cream References: [nrn](https://www.nrn.com/menu/menu-tracker-new-items-dairy-queen-krispy-kreme-and-wingstop/gallery?slide=7) & [brusters](https://brusters.com/menu/flavors/Caramel%20Apple%20Crunch)  [Bruster’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-macchiato-ice-cream) Real Ice Cream is leaning into the delicious taste of apples this fall with two tasty new apple-filled treats. One of the most exciting new offerings at Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is the new Caramel Apple Crunch Ice Cream. The new flavor consists of [apple-flavored ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-series) swirled with caramel cinnamon ribbons and studded with crunchy shortbread pieces. As the brand puts it, "Our fresh-made apple ice cream tastes like it came straight from the orchard, and we added some spice with caramel cinnamon ribbons. Shortbread pieces round out this popular seasonal flavor with a sweet twist." If you're looking for even more apple flavor, Bruster’s is also serving up [Warm Apple Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-butter-concrete), which is a dish that consists of sweet apple dumplings topped with cinnamon ice cream and cinnamon sauce. Image Credit: Bruster’s Real Ice Cream ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Apple-inspired Ice Cream:** The trend for apple-inspired ice cream offers an opportunity for dessert makers to source local and organic apple varieties as the base for their frozen treats. - **Cinnamon Caramel Swirls:** The trend for cinnamon caramel swirled ice creams presents an opportunity for brands to experiment with unique spice blends and produce innovative flavors. - **Gourmet Ice Cream Shortbread:** The trend for gourmet ice cream shortbread mix-ins presents an opportunity for artisanal bakers and dessert makers to create their own unique blend of premium shortbread pieces for ice cream mix-ins. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dessert Manufacturing:** The dessert manufacturing industry may seek more organic and local apple suppliers to incorporate into their fall-inspired flavors. - **Spice Industry:** The spice industry has an opportunity to collaborate with dessert makers by creating unique spice blends to complement seasonal flavors. - **Artisanal Baking:** The artisanal baking industry has an opportunity to create and supply their own blend of shortbread pieces as a mix-in for premium ice creams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caramel Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-ice-cream.md) - [Summer-Inspired Fall Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-pie-ice-cream.md) - [Caramel-Swirled Coffee Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-macchiato-ice-cream.md) - [Crunchy Churro Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-churro-crunch-ice-cream.md) - [Seasonal Dessert Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-fritter-ice-cream.md) - [Cider Donut Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-donut-ice-cream.md) - [Spiced Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-series.md) - [Autumnal QSR Biscuit Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-apple-crisp.md) - [Crumbly Apple Streusel Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-streusel-pie.md)