PORTLAND, ORE (Aug 28, 2025) — Salt & Straw is ringing in fall with the debut of The Apple Series, a limited-time menu available from August 29 through October 2. A full-on tribute to apple cider—the drink that makes fall feel official—this collection of five inventive flavors reimagines the classic comfort of cider in scoopable form. From cider-spiked custards and cinnamon-swirled rolls to festival-inspired donuts and bright, refreshing sorbets, each flavor celebrates the ritual of apple season in its own unique way.
“Nothing signals fall quite like apple cider,” said Tyler Malek, Co-Founder and Head Ice Cream Innovator at Salt & Straw. “We wanted to capture that feeling of coziness and celebration, whether it’s still sunny and 70 or the leaves are finally starting to change. Each of these flavors is its own love letter to cider, baked, churned, and swirled into unforgettable scoops.”
The Apple Series
- Apple Cider Donuts: Salt & Straw reimagines the farmstand classic with help from longtime friends at Sidecar Doughnuts. Their soulful apple cider cake doughnut—sugar-and-spice streusel-topped and glazed with royal icing—finds new life in ice cream form. Thick ribbons of cinnamon-spiced vanilla caramel wind through royal icing-inspired ice cream, dotted with hunks of fresh donut for a pint that’s as irresistible as a dozen warm from the bag.
- Apple and Cheddar Cinnamon Rolls: Back by popular demand, this scoop begins with pillowy cinnamon rolls stuffed with spiced apple pie filling and gooey cinnamon. The rolls are diced and folded into a tangy Beecher’s Flagship Cheese ice cream, whose subtle sharpness recalls cream cheese frosting melting into freshly baked bread. Finished with swirls of cinnamon, it’s a scoop that tastes best with a sip of cider between bites.
- Vanilla Apple Custard Tart: Inspired by the French classic Tarte Normande, this decadent creation layers silky custard with tart Granny Smith apples, nestled into a housemade cinnamon shortbread crust and baked until golden and gloriously jiggly. The tart is then folded into a dense vanilla custard ice cream spiked with apple cider. Custard inside custard—wrapped in warm spices and unapologetically indulgent.
- Caramel Apple Sherbet: A fall festival staple, distilled into a scoop. Salt & Straw’s lightly burnt, vanilla-infused caramel creates deep ribbons of flavor that weave through a bright, clean apple sherbet made from pure apple purée. The contrast of dark caramel and crisp sherbet delivers all the joy of a caramel-dipped apple, no stick required.
- Hoppy Apple Cider Sorbet (v): An homage to the Pacific Northwest’s annual apple and hop harvests, this dairy-free sorbet is crafted from Finnriver’s dry-hopped cider. Grown on the cidery’s own eighty acres, Washington dessert apples are juiced, fermented, and steeped with Cascade hops, then churned with additional Centennial and Amarillo hops. The result: a crisp, refreshing scoop layered with grassy, floral, and citrusy notes that capture the essence of the region’s fall harvest.
Guests can order scoops ahead of time—making it easier than ever to skip the line and grab their favorite order on the go. Whether you’re short on time or simply want a seamless pickup experience, this new feature adds convenience without sacrificing the joy of the Salt & Straw experience. Guests can place their order by visiting saltandstraw.com or downloading the Salt & Straw app.
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About Salt & Straw Ice Cream:
Salt & Straw is more than an ice cream company—it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and connection. Founded by cousins Kim and Tyler Malek, the brand has redefined what ice cream can be, transforming each scoop into a storytelling experience. From fan-favorite classics like Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons and Double Fold Vanilla to wildly inventive originals like Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper, every flavor is crafted to ignite curiosity and spark joy. In addition to their core menu, Salt & Straw is known for its monthly rotating flavors, each built around an original theme—whether it’s spotlighting local farmers and artisans, honoring cultural traditions, or exploring big ideas through unexpected ingredients. From humble beginnings as a single ice cream cart, Salt & Straw now operates three scoop shops in Portland, as well as additional locations in Lake Oswego, Eugene, Beaverton, and Bridgeport Village; plus a scoop shop in Vancouver and four in the Seattle area—Ballard, Capitol Hill, Totem Lake, Redmond, and Queen Anne—with additional locations in Pike Place and Bellevue set to open in 2025. Salt & Straw maintains their commitment to craft and artisanship with all flavors being made in their kitchen headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Pint packs are available for online purchase, and can be shipped nationwide as well as through the Salt & Straw Pints Club. For more information, visit www.saltandstraw.com or on Facebook, and Instagram.
