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Small glass bowl with blueberry ice cream with deep purple color showing how much fruit is in the mix and a smooth texture, ready to eat.

Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream

This blueberry ice cream recipe makes a sweet, creamy treat that is bursting with blueberry flavor. Summer just got a new favorite treat... homemade blueberry ice cream!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Churn and Chill Time4 hours
Servings: 12 Servings (roughly 3 Quarts)
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1½ cups whole milk

Instructions

  • Put 2 cups blueberries, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 cup granulated sugar in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer. Continue to cook and stir for 10 minutes. It should thicken as it cooks.
  • Chill until completely cooled, then process until smooth. A food processor, blender, or an immersion blender will work.
  • Stir in the 1½ cups whole milk and 2 cups heavy whipping cream. Pour into ice cream maker and churn according to your machine's directions.
  • Scoop ice cream into freezer containers and freeze until solid, at least 3 hours.

Notes

You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, both work great.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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