Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream

I could not resist when I saw beautiful, ripe blueberries at the grocery store. As many dishes as I could use them in, my mind instantly went to creamy, yummy, delicious homemade blueberry ice cream. I was so happy with the final result that I made another batch the very next day.

Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream

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I often change recipes when I make them. And I often cut back on things like, oh, cream or sugar. But not when I make homemade blueberry ice cream. This is not the time to be skimpy or try to make a dish super-duper healthy. This is decadent goodness. It’s supposed to be that way.

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Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream

Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream

Inspired by a recipe from Driscoll’s
I could not resist when I saw beautiful, ripe blueberries at the grocery store. As many dishes as I could use them in, my mind instantly went to creamy, yummy, delicious homemade blueberry ice cream.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups
Calories 782 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the blueberries, sugar, and salt and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook another 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer cooled blueberry mixture to a blender.
  • Puree until smooth (if you want some blueberry chunks, don't puree quite so long!).
  • Transfer pureed mixture to a large bowl.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, milk and lemon juice.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight.
  • Add mixture to your ice cream maker and process per manufacturer's directions. Freeze overnight before serving.
  • Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.

Notes

Also great with blackberries!

Nutrition

Calories: 782kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 6gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 3gSugar: 82gVitamin A: 1939IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 1mg
Keyword blueberry, homemade ice cream
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