on Aug 11, 2013, Updated Jun 22, 2023 40 Comments Summer (honestly, any time) is a favorite time for me to make many delicious homemade ice creams! We love many flavors, from simply the best old fashioned vanilla ice cream ever to fun flavors like s’mores or blueberry cheesecake. And this peach ice cream is extra special, extra creamy, and absolutely loaded with juicy peaches! It’s so good and always a summer favorite! This Peach Ice Cream seriously rivals any peach ice cream I’ve ever tasted. It is loaded with sweet peaches and is absolutely delicious! Creamy, rich, and perfectly peachy, this is definitely my family’s favorite recipe for homemade peach ice cream. The recipe has a few tips that make it the best peach ice cream and a recipe that you’ll love and turn to time and again too!
How to Make Peach Ice Cream
This homemade ice cream is made with simple, wholesome ingredients and juicy peaches. Let me show you how I make it.
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.
Whole peaches – Fresh whole ripe peaches are best, but frozen peaches can be used after they’ve been thawed. Maple syrup – The small amount used with the peaches enhances the flavor of the peaches. It’s not enough to give it a maple flavor. A bit more is used in the ice cream mixture as well. whole milk and heavy whipping cream – Full-fat dairy gives it a rich and creamy taste and texture and the best results. I do not recommend using low-fat dairy for these reasons. sugar – Granulated sugar kosher salt – This bit of salt enhances the sweetness of the ice cream. vanilla extract – Use homemade vanilla or your choice of quality pure vanilla extract.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Roast the peaches. This secret to the recipe makes such a scrumptious difference! The peaches take on a deeper, richer flavor and become even sweeter when they are roasted for just a few minutes. It also gives them a more tasty texture. Slice the peaches in half and remove the pit. Place peaches skin side down on a pan or skillet, drizzle with maple syrup, and roast as directed in the recipe. Take care to not burn them. Then remove from oven and set aside to cool completely. Plan to roast them a while ahead of making ice cream so they can completely cool. Once completely cool, peel and chop the peaches. Make the ice cream mixture. Mix together milk, whipping cream, sugar, maple syrup, salt and vanilla. Pour into the insert of ice cream maker and make according to ice cream maker instructions. Creamy, luscious ice cream with roasted peaches makes this so delicious! Add the chopped peaches. Once ice cream is almost ready, add chopped peaches along with any juices from the pan with the peaches. Finish making ice cream. After mixing in the chopped peaches, allow the ice cream to continue making until it has completely made in the ice cream maker. Serve immediately or freeze for later. Enjoy soft-serve ice cream immediately or freeze for scooping.
Serving and Freezing Instructions
To enjoy soft serve ice cream. If you wish to enjoy immediately after it’s made, scoop into serving bowls or cones for soft serve ice cream. To freeze for scooping. If not eating immediately as a soft-serve ice cream and wish to enjoy later as firmer, scoop ice cream, then freeze it immediately. Place the ice cream in an airtight container with lid or a dish or loaf pan, wrap very well, and place in freezer for a few hours to overnight for a firmer ice cream. Then serve by scooping and return any remaining ice cream to the freezer. Ice cream should last in the freezer for about two weeks. Homemade ice cream needs to be enjoyed a bit faster than store bought as homemade doesn’t contain preservatives.
More Favorite Peach Recipes
Juicy peaches make some crowd favorite recipes! Here are some more favorites: Easy Peach Cobbler Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce Classic Peach Pie Grilled Peaches with Honey and Ice Cream Peach Tea Blueberry Peach Salsa Here’s my Peach Ice Cream Recipe. I can’t wait to hear how you like it. Enjoy! Robyn xo
