Growing up, my parents owned an ice cream maker which was wonderful and quite the experience. I am in no way saying that the method I am about to share is a replacement to the creamy, deliciousness of a professional ice cream maker. That being said, this is something where my kids can see the process of liquid turning to solid and also get some exercise in at the same time. Plus, who doesn't love eating what they themselves have made? In doing things this way, each child is responsible for their own serving, and are able to add in their own flavors and mixings.
You will need:
1 pint sized zip lock bag
1 gallon sized zip lock bag
Ice cubes (enough to fill the larger bag to the halfway point)
1/2 cup of rock salt (any salt will do, but rock salt is the best and is fairly reasonable in price)
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
Any extras that you would like to mix in (candy, chocolate chips, cookie dough, etc)
*please keep in mind, this list is just for one serving. You will need to have this amount per bag of ice cream!
In the pint sized zip lock bag, place the sugar, half and half, and vanilla together. Make certain this bag is now sealed very tightly (if not, it will become a leaky mess!).
Then, place the ice cubes and salt inside the gallon sized zip lock bag, and also put in the ingredient bag. Seal well, and shake for a minimum of five minutes. Make certain to check from time to time to see if the ice cream is at your desired consistency - if you prefer it on the firmer side then it will take longer than the 5 minutes of shaking.
Once the ice cream is done, remove the bag and stir in any of the candies and what not that you would like.
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| My daughter having a blast shaking away |
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