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Sweet Cherry Ice Cream with Amaretto

Source of Recipe


Bon Appètit, June 1998






List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. fresh Bing cherries, pitted (or frozen unsweetened pitted cherries, thawed)
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half
  
• 1-1/2 Tbsp Amaretto liqueur
  






Instructions



1. Purée cherries with sugar in processor.
   
   
2. Transfer purée to heavy medium non-aluminum saucepan. Stir in half-and-half. Bring mixture just to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour into bowl. Stir in Amaretto. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until well-chilled. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
   
   
3. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Freeze in covered container. Soften slightly in refrigerator before serving, if necessary.)
   
   Makes about 5 cups.