Papa’s Old-Fashioned Homemade Peach Ice Cream Recipe

This delicious peach ice cream tastes just like eating a fresh peach. Uses no eggs, and no cooking is required.

Hot days, Cold Treat

Hot summer days remind me of family gatherings and Daddy’s homemade ice cream. We lived just a few miles from a peach farm. This proximity meant we always had fresh or frozen peaches in the house. On hot summer days, Daddy made peach ice cream–hmm, so delicious.

In celebration of Peach Week here in Georgia, I would like to pay tribute to my Daddy’s ice cream and share his recipe for Peach ice cream. It’s love at first bite! This recipe is creamy and ol’ so peachy. Just delicious!😋

Papa’s Homemade Peach Ice Cream

As always, I’ve made a few adjustments to the recipe. My Daddy used whole milk. I have tested and approved using half-and-half in place of whole milk. My daddy would also put small chunks of ice cream. I puree it

What You Will Need?

This no-egg and no-cooking recipe includes;

• Whole milk: The fat content of whole milk gives ice cream the best flavor, texture, and structure. My Daddy used whole milk. Over the years, I have substituted with Half and Half. This has 10% butterfat cream. This makes for a creamier ice cream. 😋
• Heavy whipping cream: Yes! For deliciously rich, creamy, and thick ice cream. This is a non-negotiable; anything less “fatty” will make crystallized “ice milk,” not ice cream!
• Vanilla extract
• Puréed or chunky chopped peaches (4 large or 8 small). I prefer my peaches to be peeled and pitless. I must admit, peeling them can be a bit of a challenge, so if you prefer, you can leave the peels on. If you choose to leave the peels on the peaches, make sure you wash them gently, rubbing the fuzz off with both hands. Then slice and remove the pit (seeds)
• Granulated White Sugar
• Ice Cream Salt (or Rock Salt)
• Ice
• Old-fashioned ice cream maker
• Blender

Peach Ice Cream Recipe

• 1 to 1 1/2 cups heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 cup Half and Half
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups pureed Fresh or Frozen Peaches. (8 small or 4 large peaches) it is your preference to leave the peels on or chop the peaches.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Step 1: Preparing the Peaches

If you’re using fresh peaches, you will need to peel them. If desired, wash rubbing gently with both hands to remove fuzz and leave the peel on. Cut the peach flesh from the pit and place it into a blender or food processor. Blend until the fruit is mostly pureed, with just a few visible pieces.

Step 2: Preparing the Ice cream

In a blender, mix milk, sugar, and vanilla. I like my peaches pureed. So, I will add them to the blender one at a time. I measure out 1 1/2 cups of the puree and pour it back into the blender with the other ingredients. You can use any remaining puree for other purposes. Blend until mixed well. Remove to a glass measuring cup or bowl. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

Note: You do not have to chill ahead of time. However, chilling the ice cream mixture beforehand leads to a creamier ice cream. It’s science, really. Lol

Step 3: Adding Ice Cream to Ice Cream Maker

Add chilled mixture to your ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Typically, it works like this;

• Pour the creamy peach mixture into the internal canister, filling it no more than 2/3 full to allow for expansion. Insert the paddle (beater), and place the lid on the canister. Place the canister inside the outer bucket. The old-fashioned Ice cream Maker has a wooden bucket. Secure the motor or hand crank mechanism. 
• Prepare ice and salt: Pour a little bit of ice then ice cream salt (or rock salt) and repeat stacking ice and salt. The ratio, according to Google, is like, “The ratio is typically 5 parts ice to 1 part salt. This mixture will create a cold brine that freezes the ice cream.”
• Churn the Ice Cream: Turn on the motor or begin cranking the handle to churn the ice cream. The motor or crank will agitate the mixture, causing it to freeze. You will hear the difference in the sound of the machine when the ice cream is getting ready when the machine stops check the ice cream. If not frozen, help break up ice that may be stopping it from turning properly. Add more salt.
• Once the ice cream is done churning, it’s ready to eat. This will be soft serve consistency. Eat and Enjoy!
• Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze. Once frozen, it will be like regular ice cream—not soft serve—delicious.

Note: The base is the same for all homemade ice cream. The fruit can be omitted or substituted.

Read Other Peach Tips and Recipes

• Slow Cooker Peach Butter
• Mama’s Old-fashioned Peach Cobbler
• Canning Peaches
• Tips on Freezing Peaches
• Southern Style Peach Pie

If you’re as obsessed with peaches as I am, you’ll also enjoy learning to cook, bake, and preserve them. This peach butter is so delicious, you will enjoy spooning it onto a warm biscuit.

Comment below. Message me if you’d like a printable version of this recipe. Let me know if you need additional tips for preparing it.