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Fruity ice cream for kids
This is a great way to use seasonal summer fruits...
- Difficulty: Easy
- Serves 4
- Gluten Free
- Freezable
Preparation
- Total time
- 4 Hrs 40 Mins
- Preparation time
- 4 Hrs 30 Mins
- Cooking time
- 10 Mins
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150g caster sugar
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125ml water
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450g soft fruit (blackcurrants, strawberries or raspberries)
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250ml double cream
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Put the sugar and water into a pan and dissolve the sugar over a low heat
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Bring to the boil for 3 minutes to make a sugar syrup
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Sieve the fruit into a bowl to remove the pips and skin (if you have a food processor, give them a quick blitz first and then sieve them)
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Mix the syrup into the fruit puree and allow to cool
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In a clean bowl, whisk the cream lightly until thickened but not 'solid' - when the fruit mixture has cooled, add the cream and fold in well until smooth
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Pour into a freezer-proof container and freeze for around 2-3 hours until the mixture is starting to freeze around the edges
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Take out of the freezer and empty back into the bowl
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Beat well, until smooth again, then put back into the freezer-proof container and return to the freezer until frozen
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You will need to take this out of the freezer about 5 minutes before serving, to allow it to soften
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Will keep for up to 1 month in the freezer
You will need
Freezer-proof container - This food storage tub is perfect for storing and serve home-made ice-cream, gelato and sorbet. You can find it at Amazon for £19.99.
Food processor - We really like this multi-use one from Von-Shef. You can get it at Amazon for £79.99.
Tips
This is a great way to use seasonal summer fruits, in a recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Kids will love helping you squish the fruit through the sieve.
Variations
Use strawberries or a mixture of soft fruits, blackberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants etc
Reviews
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Guest
★★★★☆Really easy to make but make sure the fruit is sweet beforehand :-)
Reviewed on 08/07/15
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Guest
★★★★★Quick, easy, simple and tasty. We have used this recipe loads of times! :)
Reviewed on 09/03/15
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Guest
★★★★★we liked them a bit sour for the little ones though
Reviewed on 25/01/15
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