huckleberry ice cream

Huckleberry Ice Cream is a creamy, fruity flavor made with sweet, tart wild huckleberries. If you can&#x27;t find them, I&#x27;ve got a couple of ideas if it&#x27;s not huckleberry season or you strike out when going picking that will make it so you can still enjoy homemade huckleberry ice cream any time of the year!

Huckleberry Ice Cream

huckleberries (fresh

sugar

water

heavy whipping cream

milk

salt

vanilla extract

Start by combining 1 and 1/2 cups of the huckleberries, 1/3 cup of the sugar, and the water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until the huckleberries have released their juices and burst and the sauce has had time to reduce a little bit and thicken slightly. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

Meanwhile, combine the cream, milk, 1/3 cup of the sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the liquid is hot but not yet at a simmer. It should just steam a bit when you lift a spoonful from the pan.

While the milk and cream are heating, whisk the egg yolks and remaining 1/3 cup of sugar in a bowl until light. Slowly whisk 1/2 to 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks to temper the eggs, which is just gently raising their temperature without scrambling them. Add the tempered egg yolk mixture to the pot and continue to cook and stir 2-4 minutes longer until the custard reaches 170 to 175 degrees F on a candy thermometer or is thick enough to coat the back of a spatula or spoon.

Remove the custard base from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add the huckleberry compote and stir to combine. Chill thoroughly over an ice water bath or by sticking this in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

When the base is completely chilled, pour it into your ice cream maker and churn for 20-30 minutes until it is the consistency of soft-serve. At this point, add in the remaining 1 cup of huckleberries, letting them churn in to evenly disperse in the ice cream. Transfer to a freezer-safe container for freeze for 4-6 hours until hard and scoopable.

Homemade Huckleberry Ice Cream is a special treat, made with tart wild berries and fresh milk and cream. To simplify things, this recipe is made in the Philadelphia style, which means that flavorings are mixed with sugar, milk, and cream before heading into the ice cream maker.

huckleberries (roughly 2 cups)

sugar, divided

lemon juice

heavy cream

Chill the ice cream bowl for at least...

Chill the ice cream bowl for at least 24 hours or until solid. You should not hear any water sloshing around when you shake the bowl.

In a small saucepan, add the huckleberries, ¼...

In a small saucepan, add the huckleberries, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. 

Heat over medium heat, until the sauce thickens...

Heat over medium heat, until the sauce thickens and the juices are released, about 6-8 minutes; set aside to cool for 10 minutes, then place in the refrigerator or freezer on a towel, to cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, combine the remaining granulated...

In a large bowl, combine the remaining granulated sugar, heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract.

Whisk for 2-3 minutes, until the sugar is...

Whisk for 2-3 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved into the mixture. You should not feel any grit if you rub the mixture together between two fingers.

Churn the ice cream mixture in the bowl...

Churn the ice cream mixture in the bowl of your ice cream machine according to your manufacturer’s instructions (about 20 minutes), until it starts to thicken.

Add in the huckleberry sauce and churn for...

Add in the huckleberry sauce and churn for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Spoon the huckleberry ice cream into a shallow...

Spoon the huckleberry ice cream into a shallow container or a loaf pan. 

Press plastic wrap or wax paper to the...

Press plastic wrap or wax paper to the surface of the ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid. Let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving.

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