This last weekend, we broke records in Denver for the hottest temperature since 1750 or something like that. In other words, it was HOT. Still is! But we are talking 100+ degrees out.
Time for some ice cream! And you know what every bowl of ice cream needs –some sort of topping!
Fruit Compote in the Crockpot
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16 oz bag frozen cherries
16 oz bag frozen peaches
12 oz bag frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
1 cup water
1 tsp almond extract
1/4 cup cherry brandy
1/4 cup honey
Combine all ingredients in the crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours, or until fruit is warm and bubbly. Enjoy by itself, on top of ice cream, or on yogurt!
You really can change this up however you want – add whatever fruit you want! I wanted cherries and peaches, but thought the berries would be fun too! Add as much or as little sugar as you want – I was thinking cooking this in red wine might be tasty too!
Make it your own – isn’t that what recipes are for anyways – just to guide you?
And I feel myself being guided towards the freezer right now!
As a side note, I’ve been having fun making non-dairy ice cream in my ice cream maker. Basically, I have been combining one can coconut milk (I’ve been using the lite – although I think the full fat makes it creamier after it has been frozen), a few pitted dates, and combining in the blender. Once smooth, just pour in the ice cream maker and let it go! You can add in whatever you want – last week I blended up some blueberries with the coconut milk and dates, and had blueberry ice cream! If you like it sweeter, you can add some honey or whatever sweetener you want to use. If you want add-ins, just don’t add them until the end .. I found that out the hard way! Quick and easy ice cream!
And trust me, on days like today – you want quick and easy!
It was 102F in Salt Lake yesterday! Yikes. I am experimenting with coconut milk ice cream too and I love the sound of this over ice cream! (Just saved it to feature on the slow cooker blog!)
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Thank you!
Yes, it definitely is ice cream season!
Jane, a nice fruit compote always makes me happy. Cherries and peaches sound delicious!
And I love your idea about coconut milk and dates as an ice cream base. I must give that a try.
I hope it cools down for you:)
xo
E
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Thank you Erin! I’m loving the coconut milk and date ice cream, because it isn’t super sweet, just sweet enough for me!
Looks wonderful, Jane! We used to make something similar and called it tutti-fruitti. We put it over pound cake. You really come up with some interesting recipes to make things healthier. It’s always fun to read!
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Thank you! This would be good over pound cake too! I wonder if I could make pound cake gluten free? hmmmm
I am following the news of all the fires up there, so scary. Stay safe and enjoy your yummy ice cream.
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Yummmm, it’s definitely ice cream weather around here too! Or at least lots of frozen fruit weather…now I just need some Popsicle molds so I can get my alcohol in frozen form too
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you do need some popsicle molds!
They are super fun! I have heard of people just using dixie cups and putting a popsicle stick in that and freezing, so that is a cheaper version!
Oh, I like the sound of that! That would only require a quick trip to the grocery store, not hunting down a (slightly fancier) grocery store…
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Hi Jane,
I am glad I can see your blog today as for a last several days I had no access to it. I hope you are doing well. I need one of those badly, it’s freaking hot-hot-hot!
Just perfect for the hot days we have been having!!!
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I saw those temperatures up there! You guys are hotter than we are down here in Albuquerque! Can definitely see why you whipping up these ice cream treats! Love the fruit toppings! Stay cool my friend!
Thank you
Yesterday when I left work at 5:30pm, it was 107 outside!!!! Yikes!
Wow, so much fruit! That looks absolutely outstanding.
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Thanks Julie! I’ve been having it on pancakes in the morning .. so good!