PEACHIEST PEACH ICE CREAM WITH ATTITUDE

INGREDIENTS

6 large peaches which have been forgotten for days,unpeeled, seeded, and chopped in 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 c. turbinado
3/4 c. cup brown sugar, firmly packed
juice of 1/2 fresh orange
1-1/2 c. whole milk
3  eggs, beaten
1-1/2 c. heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

DIRECTIONS

1.       Preheat the water bath to 185°f

2.       Put chopped peaches into a large bowl and add 1/2 cup turbinado and orange juice to macerate.  Cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge.

3.       Combine the milk, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla and brown sugar, blend well with an immersion blender and remove any excessive bubbles. Seal in a sous vide bag.

4.       Place in the water bath for 60 minutes, agitating occasionally during cooking.

5.       Remove custard from water and put in an ice bath. Agitate to accelerate cooling.

6.       When chilled, place 1/2 of the peaches and their juice in a blender and puree.

7.       Pour puree into the chilled custard, then add the remaining chunks of peaches and mix well.

8.       Pour 1/2 of the peach mixture into a 1-1/2 qt. bowl of an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s directions.

9.       Return the remaining peach mixture to the fridge.

10.   When the first batch is done, scrape it into a 3 qt. covered freezer container and place in the freezer until the second batch is finished.  Combine batches.

11.   Allow to freeze about 1 hour, then scoop and enjoy!