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Foolproof Fresh Fruit Ice Cream Recipe

My mom's homemade ice cream is the perfect refreshing treat during the dog days of summer, highlighting the delicious fresh fruits that are so abundant this time of year!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Churn Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 343kcal
Author Jill Nystul

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 pints strawberries or 2 pints raspberries, or 6-8 peaches
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 quarts half and half

Instructions

  • Mash the fruit with a potato masher (or process in a blender or food processor) until it reaches your desired consistency.
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  • Combine the fruit, sugar, lemon juice, and half and half, then pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn.
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  • Freeze the finished ice cream for one hour before serving.
    homemade ice cream

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Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 0.4mg