Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream

Ingredients

Fresh blackberries

2 cups, plus extra for serving

Granulated sugar

3/4 cup, divided

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Whole milk

1 cup

Heavy cream

2 cups

Instructions

1. Start by washing the fresh blackberries thoroughly. In a blender or food processor, puree the blackberries until smooth.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the blackberry puree with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
3. Add the heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the blackberry mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
4. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency, usually about 20-25 minutes.
5. Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
6. When ready to serve, scoop the blackberry ice cream into bowls or cones and garnish with extra fresh blackberries for a beautiful presentation. Enjoy!