Summer

Basic Ice Cream

Simple homemade ice cream base for various flavors.

Maple Syrup

Swap the sugar for maple syrup.

Strawberry or Raspberry

Make the base without milk. In a blender, purée 1 pound berries, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt. Taste; add more sugar and/or lemon or vinegar if necessary. Purée should be on the sweet side, with some underlying tartness. Stir into base before chilling. Strain before churning if using raspberries.

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