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Grape ice cream recipe served as creamy purple scoops in a bowl with fresh grapes and mint

Grape Ice Cream Recipe

This easy grape ice cream recipe is creamy, fruity, and no-churn, made with reduced grape juice, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped cream. No ice cream maker needed!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freeze Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 404

Ingredients
  

Grape Ice Cream Ingredients
  • 2 cup purple grape juice preferably Concord-style
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice optional
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 drop purple gel food coloring optional, for color only

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Loaf pan or freezer-safe container

Method
 

  1. Pour the grape juice into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the juice reduces by about half. You should have about 1 cup of grape reduction.
  3. Transfer the grape reduction to a heat-safe bowl and cool completely before using.
  4. In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  5. In a separate bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, cooled grape reduction, vanilla extract, lemon juice, salt, and optional food coloring.
  6. Fold a small amount of whipped cream into the grape mixture to lighten it.
  7. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until smooth and evenly combined.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or freezer-safe container and smooth the top.
  9. Press parchment paper or plastic wrap directly onto the surface, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  10. Let the ice cream soften at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping.

Notes

  • Make sure the grape reduction is fully cooled before mixing it with the whipped cream.
  • For stronger grape flavor, use Concord grape juice or Welch's-style purple grape juice.
  • Cooling time for the reduction (about 20 to 30 minutes) is included in total time but not tracked as a separate field.
  • For the best texture, enjoy within 1 to 2 weeks.