Ice Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S LEMON ICE

Steps:

• Dissolve sugar in water in a pot over medium heat, whisking while water heats up. As soon as sugar dissolves and water is clear, remove pan from heat. While water is still warm, add lemon zest. Allow to cool to room temperature before adding lemon juice.
• Whisk in lemon juice and lemon extract. Pour into a baking pan about 9x13 inches. Place in freezer until ice starts to form around the edges, about 40 to 45 minutes. Use a fork to stir up ice. Do this every 20 to 30 minutes until lemon ice reaches your preferred texture, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

ICE CUBES

Steps:

• Empty the ice cubes that are left in the trays (if there are any left) into the bin.
• Take the trays over to the sink and fill them with cold water. (Hot water will freeze faster and more clear).
• Place the water filled ice trays back in the freezer.
• Replace the ice bin if you had to remove it.
• Shut the door to the freezer.
• Be sure to leave for around 4-6 hours at least to make sure it is frozen.
• If you want to experiment, you can freeze things like fruit infused waters or juices.

ITALIAN ICE

Steps:

• Combine the syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and mint in a small pitcher. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
• Shave the ice by placing 2 to 3 cups crushed ice at a time in a food processor and running the machine until the ice is finely shaved. Store shaved ice in a large re-sealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to 1 day.
• Place 1 1/2 cups of crushed ice in a serving dish. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of the syrup mixture over the ice. Serve immediately.

EASY HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine ingredients; mix well. Pour into ice cream freezer container. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze leftovers.

ITALIAN ICE

Steps:

• Blend the fruit, sugar, honey and lemon juice with 2 cups ice in a food processor or blender until chunky. Add another 1 cup ice and blend until completely smooth.
• Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish and freeze 30 minutes. Scrape the ice with a fork until slushy, then freeze until firm, about 2 more hours. Scoop into paper cups.

NO-CHURN ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and salt.
• In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, about 3 minutes.
• Gently mix a scoop of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture. Fold in the rest of the whipped cream very gently. Be careful not to overmix and deflate the mixture. Transfer to a freezer container or a loaf pan, smooth the top, then press a piece of wax paper against the surface. This will prevent ice crystals from forming.
• Freeze until the ice cream is frozen and scoopable, 6 hours to overnight.
• Scoop the ice cream into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings or with a pie or cobbler. Enjoy!