Nothing says summer quite like a bowl of homemade peach ice cream. Sweet, juicy peaches blended with cream make a simple yet irresistible treat you can churn up in less than an hour with an ice cream maker. Fresh, fruity, and creamy—it’s the perfect way to savor the peach season.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups ripe, sweet peaches, peeled and stoned (about 3 medium peaches)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
METHOD:
In a large bowl, mash the peaches into a coarse purée. Stir in 1/4 cup of the sugar. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to release the juices.
Add the cream, evaporated milk, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla to the peaches, stirring until well blended.
Cover and refrigerate until very cold, at least 3 hours or up to 3 days.
Stir the mixture again before pouring it into the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer to a covered container and freeze until firm, up to 8 hours.
YIELD: 1 1/2 quarts
