Fresh Peach Ice Cream (Regular and Diet Versions)

(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.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Yields: 1 Quart

Ingredients

• 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.