Blackberry Ice Cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Garnishes: fresh blackberry and fresh mint leaves Line a colander with two layers of dampened cheesecloth.

2. 2

   Set over large bowl.

3. 3

   Combine berries and water in medium saucepan.

4. 4

   Slowly bring to boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer gently until soft, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour into cheesecloth-lined strainer.

7. 7

   Let stand until juice has drained into bowl, about 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Gently squeeze pulp to extract remaining juice.

9. 9

   Measure berry juice into heavy medium saucepan.

10. 10

    Add 1 cup sugar for each cup juice.

11. 11

    Cook over low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until sugar dissolves.

12. 12

    Increase heat and boil syrup 2 minutes.

13. 13

    Cool completely.

14. 14

    Mix 2 1/2 cups of the syrup with cream.

15. 15

    Refrigerate until well chilled.

16. 16

    Process blackberry mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions; ice cream will be soft.

17. 17

    Freeze in covered container several hours to mellow flavors.

18. 18

    Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.