Summer is incomplete without making fresh fruit ice creams at home. It could be as simple as a popsicle, nice cream, or something like this no-churn strawberry ice cream.
We moved into our new home a few months back. One of my friends gave me a Cuisinart ice cream maker and we absolutely love it. Since then, I am making ice creams every week. I have tried my hands on chocolate, mango, strawberry, apricot, butterscotch, and cookies n cream.
If you are following me on Instagram you already know my apricot story. We have a lovely apricot tree in our backyard that produced over 600 apricots, and I am not kidding. Apricots are really keeping me busy for 2 weeks now. If you ask me how?? Here is a list of what I am been doing with them-
Sharing with friends, family, and neighbors Making apricot jam Washing, frying, pitting cutting them into halves, and freezing them for later use. Making apricot reduction and simple syrups to use in drinks Using them to make various bakes. Making this delicious basil fresh apricot ice cream
In the coming weeks, I will be sharing a lot of recipes using apricots with you. So follow along!
Summer + Fresh Fruit Ice Creams = Heaven!!
The process of making ice cream using an ice cream maker is pretty simple. Just whisk in all the ingredients together, chill and add it to the machine to churn. Ice creams are always a hit on a hot summer day!! My family polishes off one entire tub of ice cream before I even know!
Unique summer treat with a lasting impression
I am an ice cream lover and always on the lookout for unique flavors or toppings for the same. Apricot ice cream is something that I can’t find at any store or any ice cream shop near me so I love making it for my family and friends.
Apricot puree Vs Apricot reduction
When it comes to fruit-based ice cream I like to add an extra step of reducing it with sugar to get rid of some water content. This results in creamier ice cream without ice crystals which are easy to form if you just add fruit puree. So, for this recipe, I have reduced the apricot puree into a thick consistency. All you have to do is pit and puree apricots with skin, no need to peel it. Then cook it with sugar until reduced to a soft jam consistency. You can make a fairly big batch of this reduction and freeze it to enjoy it in various recipes throughout the year.
Macerated Apricot compote!! Is it really necessary?
I will be honest here, yes macerated apricots just adds a rush of apricot flavor to your ice cream and makes it more prominent as compared to just the ice cream. It is like a chunky no-cook compote! The process of making it will end soon before you know.
Important tips to make awesome apricot ice cream
Possible substitutes for this ice cream recipe
Make-Ahead of Time Tips
You can prepare the reduction up to a week ahead of time. Or even freeze up to 3 months ahead. Macerated apricots are good for 3 days.
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Love to cook with summer fruits then try these recipes –
Vegan Mango Peach Almond Loaf Peach Basil Lemonade Vegan Berry Salad With Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Orange Tofu Asparagus Green Beans Whole Wheat Strawberry Banana Oat Muffins
Homemade Apricot Ice Cream Recipe
