
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). In freezing, you must be especially careful to prevent its getting lumpy.
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Use the above recipe, increasing the quantity of peaches, raspberries or whatever fruit you may use, and adding a small amount of rich cream
freeze, being especially careful to prevent its getting lumpy
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The addition of rich cream (high butterfat content) creates a smoother texture by interfering with ice crystal formation during freezing. Fat molecules coat the water particles and slow freezing, while the constant stirring during the churning process breaks up ice crystals as they form, preventing large lumps. The natural pectin and sugars in fruit also help inhibit crystallization, creating a more scoopable texture than plain frozen fruit juice would achieve.
The fruit base can be prepared, strained, and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead. For best texture, churn the mixture within 2-3 hours of serving. Once churned, transfer to a shallow container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before scooping.
Store in an airtight, shallow container in the coldest part of your freezer for up to 1 week. The texture will become icier over time due to the lack of modern stabilizers. Let stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly. Re-churn briefly if the mixture has become too icy.
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The fruit base can be prepared, strained, and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead. For best texture, churn the mixture within 2-3 hours of serving. Once churned, transfer to a shallow container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before scooping.
Store in an airtight, shallow container in the coldest part of your freezer for up to 1 week. The texture will become icier over time due to the lack of modern stabilizers. Let stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly. Re-churn briefly if the mixture has become too icy.