| Gelato di Fichi
Fig Ice Cream1 pound of fresh, ripe figs
2/3 cup of granulated sugar
2/3 cup of water
2/3 cup of milk Peel the figs and place them in a food processor or blender together with the sugar. Puree to a creamy consistency. Add the water and milk and process a few more minutes. Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
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Variation with unpeeled figs 1 pound of figs
2/3 cup of granulated sugar
2/3 cup of water
1 cup of milk Wash the figs, remove the protruding stem, but do not peel them. Process exactly as described in the above recipe and freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Makes 6 portionsSpecial thanks to Marcella's Italian Kitchen, for this great recipe! |
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