"Freedom From Want" by Norman Rockwell

Jul 8, 2015

Homemade Ice Cream

This is Grandma Irvine's (Nelma Irvine) special homemade ice cream. She always served it at family gatherings.

Homemade Ice Cream



1 qt. fruit, mashed
2 cups sugar

Mix together and let stand at room temperature until sugar dissolves.

1- 15 oz. can evaporated milk
1 cup to 1 pint whipping cream (You decided on the thickness.)

Add milk and cream to the fruit mixture.

Pour into the ice cream maker container. Use regular milk to fill to the fill line on the container.

Freeze with ice and salt around the outside of the container, as per ice cream maker instructions.

Makes 4 quarts.

Recipe shared by Robin.