When I was single, I spent my summer days lounging by the pool and maybe running out for a cold treat on the hottest days. Now that I'm a husband and father, my wife and I run ourselves ragged trying to find activities that will keep our kids cool and entertained when school is out. One summertime activity that is always a hit is making our own ice cream using easy homemade recipes. The kids love choosing their own flavors and we love using healthy, low-fat ingredients.
In order to make this homemade dish, it is important to have a few ingredients on hand.
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 2 pints of strawberries (or blueberries, peaches and any other fruit that may make a great flavor!)
• ½ cup of milk
• ½ cup and 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of flour
• 8 teaspoons of lemon juice
• An ice cream maker
• A food processor or a powerful blender
Once the ingredients are ready to go, the dish can be prepared in just a few simple steps.
• Use a blender or food processor to puree the strawberries, blueberries or whatever fruit is being used to flavor the finished product.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients in the recipe and mix them well.
• Put the mixture in the refrigerator or freezer to chill, but do not let it get too hard. In order to keep it soft, try adding a teaspoon of liquor, such as vodka. The amount is not nearly enough to affect anyone and will keep the ice cream at a pleasant texture.
• Scoop the mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Be sure to read all instructions carefully before beginning to create the best possible frozen treat.
Making this homemade recipes is an activity that the entire family can enjoy on a hot summer day. Everyone can have a job in the process and kids love being able to choose whatever flavors they want for their own custom treat. Be sure to read all of the instructions on the ice cream maker before getting started in order to make sure that the finished product will come out exactly as it is intended by the manufacturer of the machine. Homemade ice cream has become a summertime staple in our house and is sure to be an instant classic that will end up in the family recipe book for years to come.
