Huckleberries are tarter than blueberries, making them an ideal addition to a sweet dessert.
Instead of blueberries, we compete with Montana’s grizzly bears to harvest the blueberry’s wild cousin, the mountain huckleberry.
My aunt in Ohio grows the most fabulous blueberries that ripen in July and are a flavorful addition to homemade ice cream. The choice of berries changes every few weeks during the summer. Then add all 4 cups to ice cream (usually vanilla) when it’s halfway finished in the maker. Set this in the refrigerator for a few hours to release the juices. (A mixture of sliced and chopped straw berries gives the ice cream a varied consisten cy.) When using strawberries for ice cream, I slice 2 cups and chop an additional 2 cups before mixing them in a bowl with 1/2 cup of sugar and a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice. The only thing that tops the taste of freshly harvested strawberries is combining them with homemade ice cream. They’re just not worth eating most of the time. Living in Montana, we wait all year for fresh strawberries because the ones found in the store severely lack flavor. The face and flavor of ice cream changes depending on the season. It’s very hard to go back to store-bought varieties.Įlena Veselova/Shutterstock Berry Delicious My only warning is once you start making your own, you’ll be ruined. It requires a few more steps and slightly more attention, but it’s a memorable result. If you’re looking for a richer, more stylish sweet treat, opt for a custard-based ice cream that brings an added level of lusciousness. Ice cream can be an elegant dish if you want it to be. Top it with fresh berries or homemade chocolate syrup, and it’s hard to beat. At its most basic, the combination of cream, sugar and vanilla creates a delectable, refreshing dessert. The simplicity of ice cream is its real magic. Even lactose-sensitive guests are usually happy to partake of the good stuff, especially when made with lower-lactose ingredients, such as goat’s milk. Plus, it’s rare to find someone who doesn’t like ice cream. Ice cream is the perfect dessert option, whether you’re having a laid-back block party or a gourmet dinner for a handful of friends. Even better, make a whole lot of it and invite the neighbors over for a mid-season celebration! When the temperatures hover near the century mark, nothing beats cooling off with a big bowl of homemade ice cream.
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