Name: Homemade Peach Ice Cream Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped; 1 cup white sugar; 1 pint half-and-half cream; 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk; 2 cups whole milk, or as needed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

This Homemade Peach Ice Cream recipe delivers a creamy, luscious frozen treat bursting with the natural sweetness and fresh flavor of peaches. Made with a blend of half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and fresh peaches, it’s a perfect summer dessert that can be prepared easily with an ice cream freezer.

Ingredients

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Fruits

2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped

Sweeteners

1 cup white sugar

Dairy

1 pint half-and-half cream
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
2 cups whole milk, or as needed

Flavorings

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prepare Peaches: Dice the peeled and pitted peaches into small pieces. Mix them thoroughly with the white sugar in a bowl and let this mixture sit for a while. This helps the peaches release their juices and sweetens them naturally.
Combine Dairy Mixture: In another bowl, blend the half-and-half cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract together. Then gently add the peach and sugar mixture to this creamy blend, stirring until everything is well combined.
Fill Ice Cream Freezer Container: Pour the combined mixture into your ice cream freezer container. Add whole milk gradually until you reach the fill line, which is approximately 2 cups, to achieve a smooth texture.
Freeze the Ice Cream: Place the filled container in your ice cream freezer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to churn and freeze the ice cream until it reaches the desired consistency, which usually takes around 30 minutes.

Notes

For best results, use ripe but firm peaches to avoid a mushy texture.
The resting time of the peach and sugar mixture enhances flavor and sweetness by maceration.
If you do not have an ice cream freezer, you can try freezing the mixture in a shallow container, stirring every 30 minutes until firm.
This recipe yields about 1 gallon of ice cream, perfect for large gatherings.
Store any leftover ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.