Let’s talk family reunions and old-fashioned homemade ice cream for a minute. In my mind, you can’t have one without the other. And it is that time of year again for my family.
My paternal grandmother grew up on the same block as her grandparents and all of her aunts, uncles, and cousins. Many of their children still live on the same block in Salt Lake City. I loved visiting there when I was a little girl.
A few weeks ago we drove by with my kids and I got a little choked up thinking about my family and my great-grandmother and my great-great-aunt who lived on the corner. Every summer there is a family reunion with that side of the family. Last year was the first year in a very long time, probably over 10 years, that we were able to go to the reunion. It was a lot of fun. My kids had a spectacular time playing and participating in the same activities we always did as kids–a huge candy toss and finding coins in a pile of sawdust.
As fun as the reunion games are, my favorite part has always been the homemade ice cream at then end. And my favorite ice cream is always (my) Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Homemade Tutti Frutti Ice Cream.
Are you at all surprised? My grandma, who is probably my very best friend, is responsible for my own love of making homemade ice cream. And I owe it to all the ice cream I enjoyed at these reunions and other family parties. My grandma is the master of homemade ice cream, followed by me. ;)
Last year I stood in line to get a few scoops of Grandma’s magical ice cream. Everyone else flocked towards Mint-Oreo or some of the other fun varieties, like Rootbeer. I only wanted my grandma’s ice cream. I’d been waiting for years to have it again. And it did not disappoint.
I immediately asked for the recipe and she told me to call her the next day, which I did.
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| Uncle Jack, my grandma’s older brother |
I love listening to her give me a recipe over the phone. We’re just the same. There is always a basic recipe, but a hundred variations according to what you have on hand, or how you feel that day. There’s a lot of speculation–“Well…you could do this. Or you could do that.” And “Oh! Wouldn’t that be good?!” I’m so lucky to have my grandma.
Last year she used peaches, strawberries and raspberries with fresh orange and lemon juice. (Is your mouth watering yet?) I wrote down the recipe and rest of summer was spent making the ice cream over and over.
The recipe she gave me is for the giant, old-fashioned ice cream makers. I’ve adapted it for my much smaller Cuisinart. If you would like the recipe as she gave it to me, e-mail me and I’ll send it to you.
What are your favorite family reunion memories?
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Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Homemade Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Recipe
An old fashioned recipe for tutti-frutti ice cream made with a mix of stone fruit, citrus, and berries.
- Total Time: 8 hours
- Yield: 1 1/2 to 2 quarts 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/2–2 cups diced peaches (or nectarines, apricots, cherries)
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- juice of 1/2 lemon, about 1 Tbsp.
- juice of 1/2 orange, about 2–3 Tbsp.
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 2–2 1/2 cups mashed fruit (I like strawberries and raspberries and a peach mixed with a few tablespoons of sugar)
Instructions
- Puree all of the ingredients except for the mashed berries in a blender. Chill until very cold. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. After it is finished churning, transfer to a large freezer-proof container and stir in mashed berries. Serve immediately for soft-serve, or allow to harden in freezer for scoops.
- Prep Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dessert
The Original Recipe: My Grandma’s Homemade Tutti Frutti Ice Cream
Makes 6 quarts
Ingredients:
7 cups mashed peaches (can use some strawberries and raspberries)
juice of 2 lemons (1/4 cup juice)
4 cups granulated white sugar
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup orange juice
3/8 tsp. almond extract
tiny pinch salt
2 (12 ounce) cans of evaporated milk
2 % milk (to fill up the canister)
Ingredients:
Mix the mashed fruit with the sugar and allow to sit until sugar is dissolved. Mix all of the other ingredients together, except for the 2% milk. Add enough 2% milk to fill up the canister, leaving a little room at the top for expansion as the ice cream base freezes. Churn in an ice cream maker. Makes 6 quarts.
23 Comments
Once again, your photos are stunning. Your daughter and you have the exact same eyes! I love nostalgic recipes that take me back to my childhood. I also love using sweetened condensed milk in ice cream. Just pinned this and can’t wait to try it soon!
Gosh, you must teach me how to photograph. You’re the best!
So jealous I didn’t get any! Fun to read this post and see pictures of Jack. That reunion was always the best!
these pictures make me so happy. i love the pink backdrop…good choice.
the ice cream sounds so summery to me.
if you have a chance please steal me that aqua bucket when you are at the reunion this year. thanks!
This sounds amazing. I’ve never made ice cream with evaporated milk but I must try. I feel like I’m missing out.
It was so nice meeting you this weekend. And it was thanks to you that I even got the chance to compete for the cookbook. You let me go up the orange bubble and attend. I’ll keep in touch and I’m now following your blog. BTW- I fixed post and linked to you. I dont want you to feel left out. I just had to run out and come back and fix it. All fixed. Pinned
This looks so good. All the fruit is making me drool, if only I had an ice cream maker!
Beautiful pictures and a wonderful receipe. Thanks for inspiring creativity!
Oh my, what a great ice cream! Those happy little faces put a warm smile on my heart…:)
I love making homemade ice cream! We got a Cuisinart ice cream maker and have made the recipes that came with the manual, but your recipe sounds way better. Thanks for sharing a great recipe. Oh, and a fav fam reunion was when I was 7 years old and we went to upstate NY for the summer. We had a big reunion, layed baseball, bbq’d, canoed, fished, swam and just did what kids should do. Such a great memory for me.
An fabulous ode to summer! Lovely photos and a scrumptious, nostalgic recipe!
That’s the coolest ice cream maker I’ve seen! We have an old wooden one as well, but the teal just makes it look awesome! Your recipe sounds great! I love fresh fruit in ice cream and there really is nothing like a family homemade ice cream recipe. Hope you had a great weekend!
That looks delicious!
Yummy :)
Ice cream making is a big part of my childhood as well. When I was a little girl Grandpa got the idea to make homemade ice cream for my birthday. Always peppermint with crushed starlights mints. Wouldn’t you know it, he had to make it for my sister’s birthday as well. Now we are grown and he makes it for our children, with flavors like coffee and black walnut.
I love how at our reunions all ages have a job when it comes to churning ice cream: the little ones sit on the top to keep it from moving, the older ones take turns cranking, and the oldest boss them around. Thank you for sharing your recipe and I look forward to making it. Luckily I live in a major peach producing area and have some here that REALLY need to be turned into ice cream!
I love typing up and photographing these recipes…that bring nice thoughts of family. They are important to have!! My aunt just did one on my grandpa’s fudge and I’m glad now we will have it forever and ever.
Love this!! I love old family recipes more than anything else, and this sounds so delicious. I must try it soon!!
This recipe sounds wonderful! Would love to have the recipe!
Thank you so much for posting this. Just recently watched an old episode of Ozzie and Harriet about Tutti Fruiti ice cream and have been on a mission to taste some ever since.
I am watching Ozzie and Harriet right now and it is the Tutti Fruity episode!
Please send the original recipe .
Thanks, Claudia Bray
Awesome pictures. Yes, I would love the org. recipe. Can’t wait to make this for our Big Family 4th of July picnic.
Thanks
Vickie
please tell me what size evaporated milk did you use and granulated sugar, is it white or brown? thank you
Hi Saima, I used the 12 ounce can of evaporated milk and it is granulated sugar. I’ll go in and add that to the recipe directions.
I’ve never made ice cream before but do you need a ice cream maker? Rally would like to try t.