Peach Gelato
Fresh and creamy, this gelato has a lovely peach flavor.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 Pound Very Ripe Peaches (I Used 6)
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Instructions
- 1
Slice the peaches in half and remove the pits.
- 2
Coarsely chop the peaches and place them with the water and sugar in a covered medium, nonreactive saucepan over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 4
Once cool, purée the peaches and any liquid in the pot in a blender or food processor until very smooth.
- 5
Press the mixture through a mesh strainer or sieve to remove any pieces of skin or fibers.
- 6
Stir in the cream, and lemon juice.
- 7
Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- 8
Store in an airtight container in your freezer.