Here's a simple and easy DIY idea for a summery gift everyone is bound to love: homemade ice cream in a jar. All you need are some supplies that are probably already in your cupboard: a mason jar, a small square of fabric, some ribbon or twine, a tag, and a freshly mixed batch of your favorite ice cream.
Make the ice cream according to the directions and then pour the soft-serve-staged goodness into a clean, empty mason jar. Put the jar in the freezer for 2-3 hours to allow the ice cream to ripen, or freeze completely. When you're in need of a gift you can pull it out, place a square of fabric between the lid and the ring, and finish it off with the twine and a tag. Or, you can always just grab a spoon and help yourself...
Here are some amazing ice cream recipes:
- Strawberry Ice Cream (as pictured above)
- Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream
- Mixed Berries Sorbet
- Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream
- Mango Ginger Frozen Yogurt
What are your favorite frozen treats to make for summer?
As with drinking, when using alcohol as an ingredient in ice cream moderation is key. In my experience, anything more than 1/4 cup (in a recipe that yields 1 quart) interferes with the ice cream's ability to freeze.
Posted by: plumbing supplies | 07/28/2011 at 05:59 AM