I first tried this ice cream with blended orange pulp and some orange drink powder (like Tang). The result was good but I felt the orange drink flavor hit the back of the throat and causes discomfort due to artificial flavors. Another thing was the juice separated and froze at the bottom while the cream floated on the top. So that was a failure then I tried a version with orange pieces. This recipe used orange pulp and lemon juice for a sour kick. And the result is creamy ice cream with citrus freshness. Orange pulp also tastes good in tiny chunks. No Big Chunks because they freeze like ice. Condensed Milk: The main sweetness in the recipe comes from condensed milk. I found a single can provides perfect sweetness. You may reduce to have lightly sweetened ice cream. Similarly, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of powdered or icing sugar for sweeter ice cream. Fresh Oranges: Fresh and juicy oranges are the main ingredient. Try to get the best-tasting oranges that are not fibrous. Most ice cream call for orange juice which tastes good too but, I feel the pulpy texture with orange chunks gives this ice cream a homemade and fresh feeling similar to this orange jam. Orange zest: The orange zest is rich in flavors and vitamin C. (That’s why I make orange peel tea.) Add some zest to the ice cream and I like to top some zest on the finished ice cream as garnish. It gives a tempting feeling. Lemon juice: If your orange is tart, you can skip the lemon juice. Like I do with Plum Ice cream. Orange food color: This is an optional ingredient. I used liquid orange color, but you can skip it. You’ll have a faintly light orange ice cream without a food color that still tastes the same. Protip: The butter paper comes off easily after freezing. (If you don’t have butter paper, use a cling wrap. It should touch the surface of the ice cream as much as possible and seal it. But this recipe is tested with juice too so you can blend the chunks for a smoother yet slightly pulpy texture. If you try this recipe, I’d LOVE to hear your feedback in the comments. Your 5-ratings motivate me to do my best. Stay connected for more recipes and videos on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Youtube.
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