Salt & Straw Ice Cream, the beloved Portland-based company known for its creative and seasonally inspired flavors, is welcoming autumn with a brand-new Apple Series and the introduction of their first-ever Pumpkin Spice Waffle Cone. Launching on August 30th, this series brings the flavors of fall to the forefront, transforming the humble apple into a star ingredient in their latest creations.
A Harvest of Flavors: The Apple Series
September is the month of apples, and Salt & Straw is making the most of it with a collection of flavors that pay tribute to this classic fruit. The Apple Series showcases five distinct flavors, each one highlighting a different variety of apple, bringing a taste of the orchard straight to the ice cream scoop.
One standout is the "Apple Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie," a flavor that settles the age-old debate by combining both beloved pies into one harmonious creation. Tart Granny Smith apples are baked with butter, cinnamon, and sugar, then nestled into a shortbread crust and swirled with brown sugar pumpkin-spiced ice cream.
For those who cherish the joy of apple picking and the sweet indulgence of warm apple cider donuts, the "Apple Cider Donuts" flavor is a must-try. Salt & Straw partnered with Sidecar Doughnuts to create this flavor, which features chunks of their signature apple cider cake donuts swirled with cinnamon-spiced caramel in a vanilla ice cream base.
The series also includes "Caramel Apple Sherbet," a rich combination of vanilla-infused caramel and crisp apple juice, and "Finnriver’s Black Currant Apple Cider," a sherbet inspired by the vibrant flavors of Finnriver’s limited-edition Autumn Blush cider. For those who like a little kick, the "Green Apple Wasabi Sorbet" offers a surprising blend of bright green apple juice and the gentle heat of real Oregon Coast Wasabi.
Pumpkin Spice, Reinvented
Salt & Straw is also embracing the pumpkin spice phenomenon with the introduction of their Pumpkin Spice Waffle Cone. This special cone, available starting September 6th, was created in collaboration with Diaspora Co., a spice company that specializes in fresh, single-origin spices. The result is a waffle cone infused with a blend of warming spices like cardamom and allspice, offering a rich and aromatic twist on the classic fall flavor.
A Legacy of Innovation
Salt & Straw has always been more than just an ice cream company; it’s a brand that tells stories through its flavors. With the new Apple Series and Pumpkin Spice Waffle Cone, they continue their tradition of celebrating the seasons and the local ingredients that define them. From their humble beginnings as a single ice cream cart in Portland, Salt & Straw has grown into a beloved fixture in the Pacific Northwest, with multiple locations in Portland, Seattle, and beyond.
As fall approaches, Salt & Straw invites everyone to experience these new flavors, which are available in scoop shops, as well as for nationwide shipping. Whether enjoyed in a cone, pint, or milkshake, these autumnal treats are sure to bring the comfort and warmth of the season to ice cream lovers everywhere.
For more information about Salt & Straw’s Apple Series, Pumpkin Spice Waffle Cone, or their other seasonal offerings, visit their website at www.saltandstraw.com.
