Ingredients:
- 2 cups (300g) fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, chilled
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch (1g) fine sea salt
Instructions:
- Place diced peaches in a medium bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of sugar and lemon juice.
- Using a potato masher or fork, crush the peaches until they are a chunky puree.
- Let the peach mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow a natural syrup to form.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Fold the mashed peach mixture and its juices into the cream base.
- Optional: Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours for a deeper flavor.
- Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker for approximately 20 minutes or according to manufacturer instructions.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight freezer container and freeze until set.