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Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups pureed peaches or nectarines
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional

Method

  • In a heavy saucepan, heat milk to 175°. Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved. Gradually stir a quarter of the hot mixture into eggs, mixing constantly. Return all to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Continue to cook and stir for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and the mixture coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; cool. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream, fruit, vanilla and almond extract if desired. Add the chilled milk mixture, stirring well.
  • Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) When ice cream is frozen, transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.