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Easy Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream Recipe

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Published June 17, 2019 Last Updated June 30, 2022 / By Jessica 41 Comments

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If you need an easy homemade ice cream recipe this homemade blackberry ice cream is a major crowd pleaser! With only four ingredients it doesn’t get more simple or delicious than this! Homemade blackberry ice cream served in white dishes next to a spoon.
 
Today I am going to share with you a secret family recipe. My Uncle Jim is a professional homemade ice cream maker. He makes it at basically any family gathering and has perfected a multitude of easy homemade ice cream recipes!
 
While they are all amazing, this homemade blackberry ice cream is out of this world!
 
Small dish of homemade blackberry ice cream with fresh fruit on top.

Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream

I tell no lies. The amazing thing is, the recipe is beyond simple, but it tastes nothing short of an ice cream lover’s dream. Prepare to wow your company and your taste buds!
 
If you need another cool sweet treat idea, these homemade ice cream tacos are amazing too! You can also check out all of our yummy desserts here.
 
Okay, you ready for me to change your life? 

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream

The best kept secret about homemade ice cream is how SIMPLE it is to make! Our homemade blackberry ice cream has four ingredients and takes about five minutes to prep! 

Furthermore, if you don’t like blackberries you can easily swap them out for any other fruit of your choice! From peaches, to strawberries to raspberries, you really can’t go wrong with this easy staple homemade ice cream recipe. 

All measurements in this recipe are for a 5 quart ice cream maker, if using a different size, adjust measurements accordingly.

step by step photo collage of the homemade blackberry ice cream process

What you need to make homemade ice cream:

  • Approximately 6 cups frozen blackberries
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 pints half and half
  • 2 pints heavy whipping cream
  • ice cream maker

Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream 

Add sugar and blackberries to a large bowl (see photo 1 above).
 
Mix sugar and blackberries together until they are melty and syrupy (see photo 2 above). You can either blend them together in blender or you can mash them by hand to your desired consistency (some like it chunky, some like it smooth. We leave a few chunks in ours).
 
Poor sugar/berry mixture into your ice cream maker. Poor equal amounts of half and half and whipping cream in your chamber until you hit the fill line (see photo 3 above).
 
Now just follow the directions on your ice cream maker (ours you just have to turn on, my parents you have to add salt and ice, etc.) and wait for your ice cream to be ready to devour (see photo 4 above).

Scooping a scoop of fresh blackberry ice cream out of the ice cream maker.

Is your mouth watering? Or is it just me? 

Pro Tips: 

  • It typically takes between 25-40 minutes for homemade ice cream to get to the perfect consistency in an ice cream maker. Check after 25 minutes, but the longer you let it run the thicker it will be. 
  • Homemade ice cream will not be the same consistency as store bought. In large part this is due to the lack of chemicals and preservatives in homemade ice cream, so yes, in that regard homemade ice cream is better for you! 
  • Be sure not to overfill your ice cream maker. Most newer makers will have a fill line, but if yours doesn’t be sure to leave 1/2 inch to an inch at the top for your ice cream to have room to expand as it freezes. 

If you like this recipe we would love if you took the time to leave a comment and positive review! 

Homemade blackberry ice cream served in white dishes next to a spoon.

Easy Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream Recipe

Of all the homemade ice cream recipes out there, this one is the best! You can substitute for any kind of fruit you like, but blackberry is my favorite!
4.82 from 11 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Freeze Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 599kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

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Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients

  • 6 cups frozen blackberries
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 pints half and half
  • 2 pints heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Add sugar and blackberries to a large bowl.
  • Mix sugar and blackberries together until they are melty and syrupy. You can either blend them together in blender or you can mash them by hand to your desired consistency (some like it chunky, some like it smooth. We leave a few chunks in ours).
  • Poor sugar/berry mixture into your ice cream maker. Poor equal amounts of half and half and whipping cream in your chamber until you hit the fill line. Now just follow the directions on your ice cream maker (ours you just have to turn on, my parents you have to add salt and ice, etc.) and wait for your ice cream to be ready to devour.

Notes

You can substitute the blackberries for any fruit you like! From peaches, to strawberries to raspberries to blueberries any option is delicious. 
Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. 
The consistency of this ice cream is not as hard as store bought varieties, that is due in part to a lack of chemicals and preservatives and is totally normal. 
All measurements are for a 5 quart ice cream maker, if using a different size, adjust measurements accordingly.

Nutrition

Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 1595IU | Vitamin C: 16.3mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

Close up photo of homemade blackberry ice cream in a small white dish.

Well there you have it friends! I hope this blackberry ice cream takes your summer treat game to the next level!
 
This post was originally posted on July 8th, 2013 and has been updated with new photos, a video and more informational content. 
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  1. Hal

    November 27, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    5 stars
    This is similar to my recipe which I like to make since there is no cooking, but I have to press mine through a strainer to get out the bitter tooth breaking seeds which I also remove for preserves. Am I the only one who just can’t take the seeds?

    Reply
    • Jessica

      November 29, 2022 at 11:47 am

      They don’t bother me, but I bet it’s fantastic without them too!

      Reply
  2. Cindy

    September 27, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    This is awesome!! I was doing a dry run for Christmas , making it as a surprise when she comes home. Glad I made a dry run!! It’s the best!!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      October 02, 2022 at 11:41 am

      Yay! So glad you liked it Cindy.

      Reply
  3. Dale Hall

    August 18, 2022 at 7:16 pm

    I can’t wait to try this recipe. I hope it’s better than your spelling. It is not poor, it is pour.

    Reply
  4. Gaby

    July 28, 2022 at 8:47 am

    3 stars
    Flavor was good but this left a greasy coating in your mouth. Maybe too much heavy cream? Made it exactly as printed. Bummer

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 11, 2022 at 11:25 am

      Hey Gaby– I’m so sorry that happened, that is definitely not normal! If homemade ice cream leaves an oily coating in your mouth it typically means you over-churned it. I would churn it a little less next time.

      Reply
  5. Jill Atkinson

    June 26, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! I am in so much trouble now. This is the most amazing ice cream recipe that I have found. I love that it is only 4 ingredients ( except ice and salt) I love that you don’t have to cook it and I can see where this can be very versatile. I recently bought an electric churn because I thought it would be something fun to do with grandkids. This could become my new addiction. Time to do a few extra laps! Thanks for this recipe!

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  6. Tricia wiemers

    June 21, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    I can’t wait to try this with my black raspberries

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