Experiments in the Kitchen

Peach and Date Ice cream!

I made this White Nectarine Ice Cream here. I left out the cashews and almond flavoring. Instead of nectarines I used peaches. It was some of the best ice cream I've ever made. It was uber sweet. The dates add a lot of sweetness!

3/4 cup raw cashews

5 medjool dates, pitted

1 can coconut milk

3 large white nectarines, pitted*

1/4 to 1/2 cup agave nectar

2 tablespoons Grade B maple syrup

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 to 2 teaspoons almond flavoring

1. Place the cashews and dates into a small bowl and cover with water. Let soak for about 3 hours.

2. Then drain off the water and place the cashews and dates into a high powered blender along with the coconut milk, 2 of the nectarines, agave nectar, maple syrup, vanilla, and almond flavoring.

3. Blend on high until very smooth and creamy. Pour the cream into your ice cream maker and proceed as the manufacturer's directions suggest.Dice the third nectarine and toss into the ice cream as it is running in the machine. I run mine for 20 minutes and then place the ice cream in the freezer for about 4 to 5 hours until it is ready to scoop. Source: www.nourishingmeals.com.

*Notes: If you cannot find large nectarines, use 5 small ones in place of the 3 I suggest. Use 3 for blending into the cream and the remaining 2 for dicing."