Old Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream Recipes

Steps:

• Cut any large strawberries in half. In medium saucepan, combine strawberries and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until berries are soft, stirring occasionally. Transfer mixture to blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
• In small saucepan, combine egg, 1 cup of the half and half, and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat just until mixture coats a metal spoon(see tip). Immediately transfer to medium bowl. Stir in remaining half and half, orange peel( if desired), and almond extract. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours.
• Pour half and half mixture into freezer canister of 1 or 1 1/2 quart ice cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions, adding strawberry mixture after 5 minutes of freezing. If desired, ripen about 4 hours.
• TIP: The Key to Custard: To make custard base ice creams, its important to cook the egg mixture to just the right stage. To know when to remove the cooked custard from the heat, coat a metal spoon with the custard and draw your finger down the spoon. If your finger leaves a clear trail, the custard is done.

Steps:

• In a medium glass or strainless steel bowl, combine the strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; mash with a fork.
• Set the bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice water.
• In a medium saucepan, bring the half-and-half and remaining 1/2 cup sugar to a simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat.
• In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks; gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture.
• Pour the mixture into the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until steaming hot and frothy, about 3 minutes.
• Strain the custard into the bowl of strawberries.
• Let stand, whisking occasionally, until cool.
• Using an ice cream maker, process the cooled custard according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Transfer to an airtight container and freeze.