Remember me canning whole strawberries? It was time to put some to good use. One of the reason I can whole fruits is to extend their use into the Winter months but, Summer calls for Homemade Ice Cream!! What better way to flavor my homemade ice creams then with home canned fruits! Enjoy! Diane Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream *using electric ice cream maker Ingredients:
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How To Can Whole Strawberries: https://www.canningandcookingathome.com/dianes-blog/canning-whole-strawberries
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I was asked to try the Organic Sugar Cookie mix from Miss Jones Baking Company. They are 'the creators of the first ever ready-to-use organic frostings and baking mixes.' I was happy to bake some of their Sugar Cookies as we were having company and I needed a quick dessert. This mix was perfect! The cookies are easy to make and bake up soft and flavorful. The cookies worked great when making some homemade ice cream sandwiches with my homemade ice cream. Everyone commented that the cookies were rich and flavorful, and made dessert more 'special.'
I look forward to trying more mixes from Miss Jones Baking Company - I hear they have a new and exciting microwaveable dessert in a cup! Yes Please!! You know I love my desserts!! Do yourself a favor and stock up on some of their mixes for the upcoming Holidays - you never know when you'll need a cookie or dessert 'fix.' ~Enjoy! Diane Thanks for bearing with me guys! Most readers know that we moved! Today its officially been one month in our new house. We moved 6 hours West *over some beautiful mountain ranges to the Grand Valley of Colorado. It's a small "banana belt" where life is a little easier, slower, calmer, quieter and friendlier then what Colorado's Front Range is becoming!! I will miss friends, family and neighbors from our old home but, this change is exactly what we both were dreaming of back when we got married (coming up on 22 years ago now.) I prefer waking up to the stillness of this area, and an occasional horse whinny. The area is stunningly beautiful with a view of the "Mini Alps" (San Juan Mountains) out our front door. Well, enough about me. Let's talk homemade cherry & vanilla ice cream! I remember the days of taking turns cranking the handle of our ice cream maker, the rewards of all that hard work - yummy ice cream! Fast forward to today and the advent of electric ice cream makers which make homemade ice cream making easy, fast and more flavorful! A few years ago I gifted family members Cuisinart Ice Cream (and yogurt) Makers and reacquainted myself with ours as I found it in our basement when we were packing to move (brand new, in the box LOL) This machine is superb - I have a super simple recipe that doesn't need to be cooked down first, and using fresh fruits with quality extracts makes the perfect fast, homemade ice cream. This year I am excited to be Canbassador once again for Northwest Cherries which made the endeaver even more flavorful! The cherries this year were beyond magnificent. We, of course, ate them fresh, I pitted and vac sealed some, pickled some, jammed some and mashed portions and froze so that I could make ice cream or smoothies with them. That is truly what is great about these beautiful cherries, they withstand being frozen or canned, and don't lose their flavor! While you can use the berry of your choice - give cherries a try! you won't regret it! Make sure to check out all my cherry recipes; try making this ice cream using my Brandied Cherries or stir in some of my Cherry/Peach Jam. The ideas and combinations are endless!!!!!! ~Enjoy! Diane (p.s. some shots around our new house below) My Cherry Collection of Recipes: https://www.canningandcookingathome.com/cherry-recipes-preserving.html Homemade Cherry Ice Cream *using electric ice cream maker Ingredients:
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My favorite Ice cream? Coffee. Always. I have an affinity for Haagen Dazs Coffee Ice Cream but, not anymore!! I can make my own that rivals theirs any day! I've searched many recipes that use brewed cold coffee, or espresso beans...nope - not the taste I was looking for - I found a recipe that we just fell in love with - and it uses Folgers Instant Coffee crystals! This is decadent tasting, smooth and creamy - I dare you to make some!! All you need is your stand mixer with a whisk, a cold metal bowl to start and freezer safe container! ~Enjoy! Diane
No Churn Coffee Ice Cream Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (I usually only use about 10-12 oz) 5 tsp instant coffee + 2 1/2 tsp warm water (I used Folgers instant coffee) 2 tsp vanilla bean extract or paste (I use vanilla bean paste as it has a stronger flavor) Instructions: In a large cold metal bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. (this can take 7+minutes, the cold metal bowl should help a bit in the timing. In a separate bowl, dissolve instant coffee granules in warm water and stir. Add in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and stir until combined. Combine coffee mixture into well whipped heavy cream just until incorporated. Pour ice cream mixture into an airtight container and freeze for 5-6 hours or overnight. Adapted from: Sprinkle Some Sugar Photos by: Diane Baker for Canning and Cooking at Home You can make this ice cream with your stand mixer. No churning, no cooking, just using the whisk attachment on your stand mixer. Whisk these ingredients into an ice cream that has the feel of a smooth gelato without the fruit, almost like an ultra creamy custard ice cream. This is so indulgent and rich! This is truly a 'treat'! You can also use the base of this recipe and add in any of your own flavorings and toppings (I think caramel and nuts would push this ice cream OVER the edge!) ~Enjoy! Diane
Bailey's Irish "No Churn" Ice Cream (non-alcoholic) Ingredients:
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**you can find Bailey's Non-Alcoholic Coffee Creamers in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores. Recipe & Photos by: Diane Baker for Canning and Cooking at Home |