Description
This Grape Juice Ice Cream recipe is a refreshing and fruity twist on classic ice cream, combining the natural sweetness of 100% grape juice with creamy dairy ingredients. Perfect for summer days, it can be made with or without an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grape juice (100% pure, no added sugar)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together grape juice, heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice if using. Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Churn with Ice Cream Maker: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20–30 minutes until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- No-Churn Method: Pour the prepared mixture into a shallow dish or loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze, stirring with a fork every 30 minutes for 4–6 hours to break up ice crystals.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once firm and scoopable, serve in bowls or cones with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, replace half of the heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Adjust the sugar based on the natural sweetness of your grape juice.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts after churning for extra texture and flavor.
- Chilling the mixture before churning ensures a smoother, creamier result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (churn or stirring time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned or No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: grape juice ice cream, homemade ice cream, no-churn ice cream, summer dessert, fruity ice cream