Ingredients
- 2 cups 100% pure grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together grape juice, sugar, and lemon juice until dissolved.
- Stir in heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- For churn method: Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to instructions (20-25 minutes) until soft-serve consistency is reached. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 4-6 hours until firm.
- For no-churn method: Pour into a shallow freezer-safe container. Freeze for 45 minutes; stir with a fork to break up ice crystals every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours until creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (freezing)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning/No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Always use high-quality grape juice with no added sugars for the best flavor. Chill your mixture before churning to ensure a smoother texture. Experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chips or fresh fruits.