AT THE HEIGHT of summer, peaches—those fragrant jewels of succulent flesh and fuzzy dappled skin—are ripe and ready to be gathered by the armful. One great option for enjoying them: peach ripple ice cream, a cool, sweet treat that highlights the fruit’s irresistible flavor.
Homemade ice cream that’s smooth and not grainy can be tricky to achieve. The texture of ice cream hinges on a delicate balance of dairy, fat, sugar, and sometimes a stabilizer such as pectin (which is already naturally present in peaches). As the mixture freezes, ice crystals form (dairy is mostly water), so the key is to freeze the mixture in a
