Delicious Ice Cream

Ingredients
Nothing hits the spot on a hot summer day quite like homemade ice cream — and this one is bursting with the fresh, tangy-sweet flavor of oranges and lemons.
This homemade citrus ice cream is simple, creamy, and requires no cooking! It’s made with whole peeled fruits, sugar, milk, and heavy cream — a throwback to the kind of ice cream your grandparents might have cranked up on the porch in an old-fashioned ice cream freezer.
Cooking Steps
- 1Peel the oranges and lemons, removing seeds if present.
- 2Place fruits in a blender and blend until smooth or nearly smooth.
- 3Add sugar and blend again until fully incorporated.
- 4Pour the fruit mixture into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the milk and cream.
- 5Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker.
- 6Freeze according to your ice cream freezer’s instructions (usually 20–40 minutes).
Yields: About 1.5 quarts
Tips & Variations:
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For extra zest, add 1 tablespoon grated orange or lemon peel.
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Substitute 1 cup of milk for coconut milk for a tropical twist.
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No ice cream maker? Pour the mixture into a shallow dish, freeze, and stir every 30 minutes for 2–3 hours.
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Use Meyer lemons for a sweeter, more floral flavor.
Why You’ll Love It:
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No stovetop cooking required
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Naturally fruity and refreshing
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Fun summer activity for kids
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Customizable to your taste
Perfect For:
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Poolside dessert
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Backyard BBQs
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Ice cream socials
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Sunday family dinner
This delicious citrus ice cream is a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is to eat. Bright, creamy, and wonderfully nostalgic — it’s summer in a bowl.