Gelato Alla Fragola - Strawberry Gelato

Recipe courtesy Raymond D' Ottavio at Aunt Lena's Creamery in Chandler, AZ. Recipe can be adjusted for bananas, peaches, pears, raspberries, blackberries, apricots, Granny Smith apples and blueberries. *cooking time is minimum chill time*

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 12  ounces fresh strawberries (hull removed)
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  cups  whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. In a blender combine the strawberries, sugar and whole milk and puree until smooth.
2. Add in the heavy cream and mix just enough to combine (you do not want to whip the cream). Add in the lemon juice. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Refrigerating overnight is best because it will allow the flavor to intensify.
3. Transfer the mixture into an ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Serve at once with fresh cut strawberries, if desired, or freeze for up to one month.
4. You can substitute the following fruits using the above recipe: Bananas, peaches, Pears, raspberries, blackberries, apricots, Granny Smith apples and blueberries.