(#77) BLACKBERRY SAGE: Sweet Wisdom

This flavor is for my brother, Sage. 

The buttermilk and blackberries make this flavor super tart and heavy and the sage adds a refreshing touch. 

Scoopsies' Blackerry Sage Ice Cream is made with: fresh sage leaves, heavy cream, buttermilk, sugar, egg yolks, blackberries, corn syrup, fresh lemon juice and cornstarch.

(#64) HIBISCUS: Floral Inspiration

My latest source of ice cream inspiration is the herb, flower, and spice section at Cambridge Naturals in Porter Square. I'm usually there for an hour, looking at and opening each of the many jars that draw me in.  There I have found flowers and herbs that I never considered making ice cream with and even some that I have never heard of.  Sitting at your computer and researching ice cream flavors doesn't even compare to having the ingredients laid out in front of you. I still have a bag of juniper berries and dried sage, so more of these fun recipes are to come! In the meantime, here is our Hibiscus Ice Cream to hold you over!

     Above photo: Wikipedia

Scoopsies' Hibiscus Ice Cream

(yields 1 quart)

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup dried hibiscus
1/2 cup cane sugar
4 egg yolks
2 tsp vanilla extract