Cherry Ice Cream

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups pitted cherries;

1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided;

3/4 cup milk;

1/2 cup white sugar;

1 pinch salt;

2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur(optional);

1 teaspoon lemon juice;

1 teaspoon cornstarch.

Preparation:

Heat cherries, 1 cup heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture is steamy, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 15 minutes more.

Pour cherry mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Transfer blended mixture to a large bowl and stir in remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream.

Chill in the refrigerator until completely cold, about 2 hours; stir in amaretto liqueur, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Pour into the container of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.