Description
This Homemade Peach Ice Cream recipe offers a creamy, refreshing dessert perfect for summer. Made with fresh peaches, a blend of half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract, this ice cream is rich, smooth, and bursting with natural peach flavor. Using a freezer container, this recipe is easy to prepare without an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Mixture
- 2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1 cup white sugar
Ice Cream Base
- 1 pint half-and-half cream
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk, or as needed
Instructions
- Prep the Peaches: Dice the peeled, pitted, and chopped peaches, then mix them thoroughly with the sugar in a bowl. Allow this mixture to sit for a while so the peaches can release their natural juices and the sugar dissolves, enhancing flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine the half-and-half cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Stir well to blend all ingredients smoothly.
- Mix Peach and Cream Base: Add the peach and sugar mixture into the cream base bowl and stir gently but thoroughly until the mixture is well combined, ensuring even distribution of peach chunks throughout the base.
- Prepare the Freezer Container: Pour the combined mixture into a gallon ice cream freezer container. Add whole milk gradually, up to about 2 cups, or until the liquid mixture reaches the fill line indicated on the container. This helps achieve the desired consistency.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: Seal the container tightly and place it in the freezer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific ice cream freezer container regarding freezing time, typically several hours or overnight, until the ice cream is firm and scoopable.
Notes
- Use fully ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- For a smoother texture, you can puree part of the peaches before mixing with the sugar.
- Ensure the ice cream base is well mixed to avoid ice crystals.
- If you prefer a stronger peach flavor, increase the amount of peaches slightly or add a teaspoon of peach extract.
- This recipe does not require an ice cream maker, making it ideal for beginners or those without specialized equipment.
