As summer winds down, many of us start packing our ice cream makers and slushie machines back into their boxes, ready to collect dust until late spring. But these appliances deserve a place in your kitchen year-round.
The best ice cream makers can work just as hard through fall and winter, churning out fresh, homemade ice cream to serve alongside comforting seasonal desserts. Think warm apple crisps, pecan pie, and bubbling fruit crumbles, because your favorite fall bakes deserve more than plain whipped cream.
One of our favorites is the Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl. And with $50 off in the end-of-summer sale, now is the perfect time to pick one up for fall hosting while getting ahead for next summer, too.
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Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine
We usually think of the Scoop & Swirl as one of the best appliances for summer entertaining, but these workhorse machines can be just as impactful in the coldest months of the year.
Comforting fall menus, packed with warming, wholesome desserts, can make perfect use of both soft serve and scoopable gelato as a contrasting accompaniment to warm pies, cakes, and puddings. While you can buy store-made options, the Scoop & Swirl makes it easy to customise your flavors with a range of ice cream recipes to try, whipping up warming cinnamon serves, or experimenting with pumpkin spice.
With the ability to add your own mix-ins, the Scoop & Swirl also gives you a new, fun way to use up any leftover Halloween chocolate and candy, helping to avoid unnecessary waste at home.
With settings for regular and lite ice cream, frozen yogurt, fruit whip, frozen custard, milkshakes, sorbet, and gelato (as well as a protein CreamiFit setting for those gym-goers on a winter bulk), there is a setting for everyone, helping to ensure every guest at your holiday parties gets the treat they love most.
With $50-off at SharkNinja, and five delicious colorways to choose from (including the particularly fall-esque Plum and Mocha), there’s never been a better time to treat yourself.
What Else to Shop
From alternative ice cream makers to the perfect bakeware for fall desserts, I’ve curated a selection of frozen-treat essentials to see you through a busy hosting season.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
Ninja Creami 7-In-1 Ice Cream Maker
Choose from seven one-touch programs – Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbet, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream, and Mix-In, each delivering the perfect combination of speed, pressure, and time for soft, creamy results.
Falcon Enamelware Baking Set, 5-Piece
From cakes to puddings to fruit crisps, I swear by the Falconware Enamelware for autumnal desserts. They’re non-toxic, easy to clean, and deliver perfect results every time.
Bistro Tile Stoneware 24k Gold Accent Halloween Mug
There is no better season for Affogato than fall, made with a scoop of fresh gelato and a shot of piping hot espresso, these mugs are ideal for an individual serving.
Le Creuset Pumpkin Mini Cocotte
Celebrate the harvest season with the charming Pumpkin Mini Cocotte, featuring a timeless, fairytale-inspired design. Perfectly sized for individual servings, it’s ideal for baking and serving cobblers, gratins, pot pies, candies, and other seasonal treats.
Figural Fall Hand Pie Molds
These hinged molds make it easy to cut, fill, and seal rolled-out dough into perfectly shaped hand pies. Fill them with your favorite sweet or savory fillings, then bake until golden and serve warm from the oven for the best results.
Nordic Ware Fall Loaf Pan
This heavyweight cast aluminum pan offers a generous 6-cup capacity and reliable nonstick performance for effortless release and easy unmolding. Oven-safe up to 425°F, it’s proudly made in America without PFAS and backed by a Lifetime Warranty for lasting peace of mind.
With your cozy season dessert menu set, check out our design editor’s recommendations for fall table decor to set the mood for your feasts.
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