Mason Jar Ice Cream

Name: Mason Jar Ice Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 3 h 5 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon salt

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3 servings Easy

Total: 3 hr 5 min Active: 5 min

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Ingredients (4)

1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

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Nutritional Information

Calories304
Fat29.35g
Saturated fat18.27g
Trans fat0g
Carbs8.73g
Fiber0g
Sugar8.72g
Protein1.63g
Cholesterol108.69mg
Sodium203.91mg
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This easy mason jar ice cream is a great way to make ice cream at home without a machine. You only need four ingredients (heavy cream, vanilla, sugar, and salt) and some decent arm strength and stamina to make it—and you can flavor it any way you want.

See our mason jar ice cream tutorial for a video demo of the process, handy tips and tricks, and recipes for both mint chocolate chip and strawberry-balsamic flavors.

Or stick with the basic creamy vanilla and add your favorite ice cream toppings. Any way you dress it up, it’s sure to be your new favorite summer treat.

by Guillermo Riveros

What to buy

Ball Pint Jars, 12 for $21.71 from Amazon

The only special equipment you need for homemade ice cream. Just be sure the lid is secure before you start shaking!
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Instructions

1Combine all ingredients in a mason jar and secure the lid.
2Shake the mason jar for 3-5 minutes (depending on your strength and speed), until the cream thickens and almost doubles in volume. The mixture should be able to easily coat the back of a spoon, and feel like a loose batter. It may take more or less time to get there.
3Freeze the jar for at least 3 hours, or until ice cream hardens. Scoop and serve with your favorite ice cream toppings. See our mason jar ice cream tutorial for advice on adding mix-ins to the base itself.