Delicious Ice Cream

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges, peeled
  • 2 lemons, peeled
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream

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

  • 1
    Peel the oranges and lemons, removing seeds if present.
  • 2
    Place fruits in a blender and blend until smooth or nearly smooth.
  • 3
    Add sugar and blend again until fully incorporated.
  • 4
    Pour the fruit mixture into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the milk and cream.
  • 5
    Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker.
  • 6
    Freeze according to your ice cream freezer’s instructions (usually 20–40 minutes).

Yields: About 1.5 quarts

Tips & Variations:

  • For extra zest, add 1 tablespoon grated orange or lemon peel.

  • Substitute 1 cup of milk for coconut milk for a tropical twist.

  • No ice cream maker? Pour the mixture into a shallow dish, freeze, and stir every 30 minutes for 2–3 hours.

  • Use Meyer lemons for a sweeter, more floral flavor.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • No stovetop cooking required

  • Naturally fruity and refreshing

  • Fun summer activity for kids

  • Customizable to your taste

Perfect For:

  • Poolside dessert

  • Backyard BBQs

  • Ice cream socials

  • 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.

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