Homemade Cherry Ice Cream

Ingredients:
– 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt

Directions:
1. Start by tossing the pitted and halved cherries into a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of sugar. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to macerate. This step really brings out their natural sweetness and flavor!
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, the remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Once your cherry mixture is ready, fold it into the cream mixture and stir until fully combined.
4. Now it’s time to churn! Pour this delightful mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until you get a soft-serve consistency.
5. Transfer your luscious ice cream into a lidded container and pop it in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until it’s firm enough to scoop.
6. Serve up your homemade cherry ice cream in a bowl or cone, and enjoy the sweet, creamy goodness!