Description

This homemade peach ice cream recipe delivers a creamy and naturally sweet frozen treat bursting with fresh peach flavor. Combining fresh peaches with a rich blend of half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla, this ice cream is churned to perfection creating a smooth texture that highlights the juicy peaches. Perfect for a summer dessert, it yields approximately one gallon of delightful ice cream.

Ingredients

Fresh Ingredients

2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
2 cups whole milk, or as needed

Sweeteners & Dairy

1 cup white sugar
1 pint half-and-half cream
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk

Flavorings

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prepare the Peaches: Dice the peeled, pitted, and chopped peaches, then mix them with the white sugar in a bowl. Allow this mixture to sit for a while so the sugar can draw out the juices, enhancing the flavor and softness of the fruit.
Combine the Dairy Mixture: In a separate large bowl, blend the half-and-half cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract thoroughly. Then, add the sugared peach mixture into this dairy blend, stirring carefully until everything is evenly combined.
Prepare for Freezing: Pour the combined peach and dairy mixture into a gallon-sized ice cream freezer container. Add whole milk gradually until the mixture reaches the fill line indicated on the container, usually about 2 cups, to ensure the proper consistency.
Freeze the Ice Cream: Follow the ice cream freezer manufacturer’s instructions to churn the mixture. The churning process freezes the ice cream while incorporating air, producing a creamy texture. Freeze until the ice cream is solid and scoopable, typically around 30 minutes to an hour depending on the machine.

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe, juicy peaches during their peak season.
If an ice cream freezer is not available, you can place the mixture in a shallow container in the freezer and stir every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
Peach pieces can be pureed partially if you prefer a smoother ice cream texture.
Adjust the sugar amount slightly depending on the sweetness of the peaches.
Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container to maintain freshness.