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Creamy Old-Fashioned Hand-Crank Peach Ice Cream

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A nostalgic, creamy peach ice cream made with fresh peaches and hand-cranked for a smooth, rich texture. Perfect for summer gatherings and homemade dessert lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches (about 5–6 medium peaches; ripe but firm)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1 cup whole milk (full fat)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice about 4 cups of ripe peaches. Toss them with 1/4 cup sugar and the lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes to macerate until peaches look glossy and syrupy.
  2. Puree half of the macerated peaches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Combine the puree back with the remaining sliced peaches.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until sugar dissolves completely (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Fold the peach mixture into the cream base gently, preserving some chunky texture.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. Fill the outer bucket of the hand-crank ice cream maker with ice and sprinkle rock salt around the canister.
  7. Pour the chilled peach mixture into the inner canister. Assemble the machine and crank steadily for 20-30 minutes until soft-serve consistency is reached.
  8. Transfer the soft ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 more hours to firm up before serving.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid mushy texture. Macerate peaches with sugar and lemon juice to enhance flavor. Chill the ice cream base thoroughly before churning for best texture. Maintain steady crank speed during churning. Freeze the metal canister overnight before use for faster freezing. Adjust rock salt to ice ratio (about 1 cup salt per 5 cups ice) for optimal freezing. Variations include adding cinnamon, nutmeg, toasted almonds, or grilling peaches before macerating.

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