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Peel and pit the peaches, then chop them into small pieces. If the peaches are too soft to peel easily, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to an ice bath. The skins should slip off effortlessly.
Place the chopped peaches in a bowl with 1/2 cup of sugar and the lemon juice. Stir well and let the mixture macerate for 30 minutes to an hour. This draws out the juices and enhances the sweetness.
Step 2: Blend the Peaches
After the peaches have macerated, blend the mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, reserve some diced peaches to fold into the ice cream later.
Step 3: Prepare the Ice Cream Base
In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the blended peach puree to the base and mix well. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Step 4: Churn the Ice Cream
Pour the peach ice cream mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes 20–25 minutes, but times may vary.
If you reserved peach chunks, fold them in during the last 5 minutes of churning.
Step 5: Freeze and Serve
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 2–4 hours to firm up. This step is called “ripening” and helps achieve a scoopable texture.
Serve your homemade peach ice cream in bowls, cones, or with your favorite toppings.
Tips for Perfect Peach Ice Cream
Use High-Quality Ingredients: Fresh cream, whole milk, and ripe peaches make all the difference in flavor.
Don’t Skip the Maceration: Letting the peaches sit with sugar helps to enhance their natural sweetness and ensures a vibrant peach flavor in the ice cream.
Chill the Mixture: For the creamiest texture, chill the peach ice cream base in the refrigerator for an hour before churning.
Experiment with Add-Ins: Pecans, caramel swirls, or even crumbled shortbread cookies make fantastic mix-ins for peach ice cream.
Freeze the Bowl: If your ice cream maker uses a freezer bowl, ensure it’s frozen solid before churning to prevent a soupy texture.
Creative Variations
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