Fresh Peach Ice Cream (Regular and Diet Versions)

Dee514's Note:

(For electric Ice Cream Machines) This recipe makes a delicious, soft, custard-type ice cream. If you prefer a firmer ice cream, you can chill it for an extra cycle in your ice cream machine or place it in a bowl in your freezer for an hour before serving. Prep time includes the 1 hour chilling time and the 1/2 hour beat/freezing time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 Quart

Regular version

• 1 1/2-2 cups fresh pureed peaches (about 4-6 peaches)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring (extract)

Diet version

• 1 1/2-2 cups fresh pureed peaches (about 4-6 peaches)
• 8 (1 g) envelopes Equal sugar substitute (sugar substitute)
• 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring (extract)

Directions:

1. In food processor/blender, puree peaches (peeling the peaches is optional).
2. Blend peach puree and all ingredients until very smooth.
3. Chill ice cream mix until cold, about 1-2 hours.
4. Pour mix into your ice cream machine and process according to manufacturer's directions.
5. It may be necessary to continue the"chill/beat" cycle for 15-30 minutes after the first cycle stops.
6. Note: Since fresh Peach Ice Cream is very soft, it maybe necessary to let it"ripen" in your ice cream maker for an additional 45 minutes (or place in a bowl in freezer) if you prefer a firmer ice cream.

Reviews

[albert ehrhart]

This recipe is extremely easy to make and is well worth the effort. I made a quart of it and devoured the entire batch in the same day. I will be preparing this often. I made 2 changes in the diet version, I used 1/2&1/2 instead of 1% milk and I used Splenda instead of equal. The taste is so creamy and refreshing, absolutely delicious.

[Citruholic]

I made this last weekend. It was delicious! I held back one peach that I diced up and added to the machine about 5 minutes before it was done so there would be bits of peach in the ice cream. Also, I added just a pinch of cinnamon. Delicious! Thanks for a great recipe.

[Chef #591342]

My friends and I loved this recipe!! I did use canned peaches and should have cut out a bit more sugar, maybe closer to half, but it still tasted great. I liked the almond extract in it too. It gave it a great flavor.