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    Mason Jar Ice Cream

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    Pin image says "Mason jar ice cream" on top with pic of bowl of ice cream.

    Mason jar ice cream is an easy way to make homemade ice cream that tastes delicious. It's easy for kids to help make as well.

    A scoop of vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream in a small bowl.

    This mason jar ice cream recipe is super easy to make and if you have kids, it's a great recipe for them to help with.

    You don't need to use an ice cream maker or even a mixer. You simply add the ingredients to the mason jar, shake it a bit and then freeze.

    I've included directions on how to make strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate flavors.

    This mason jar ice cream is so good, it's sure to become a summertime favorite treat.

    Alternatives

    I've made vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate mason jar ice cream, but I've also mixed different flavors by using other flavors of jam. I have a bunch of homemade freezer jam and tried making marionberry as well as boysenberry ice cream and they were both incredibly delicious!

    Try mixing up the flavor with your favorite jam flavors. If the jam is incredibly sweet, you may want to use a little less sugar.

    You can also try adding some toppings to your mason jar ice cream, such as whipped cream, strawberry sauce, caramel sauce, nuts, or whatever your favorite toppings are.

    Leftovers

    If you end up with any leftovers, you can keep it in the freezer. Just keep the lid on the mason jar and it is good to go.

    Ingredients

    Choose your flavor. The ingredients are the same, except for the flavoring.

    Mason jar ice cream ingredients.

    Base Ice Cream Ingredients & Vanilla

    • cold heavy whipping cream
    • cane sugar (or honey)
    • real vanilla extract
    • salt

    Strawberry

    • strawberry jam

    Chocolate

    • baking cocoa

    How to Make

    Step 1: In a pint mason jar, add all the ingredients for your desired flavor. Each jar makes 2 servings.

    Topdown view of mason jars with ice cream ingredients in them.

    Step 2: After adding all the ingredients to your jar, you'll add the lid on to your mason jar. Unlike when canning, you want to make sure your lid is on tightly. The metal lids and bands work the best for this. The plastic lids don't have a seal and will leak when shaking, so make sure you use the metal lid and band or the newer plastic lids with the seal.

    Step 3: This is the part where having kids comes in handy and they think it is fun. Shake your jar for about 5 to 6 minutes. The mixture will thicken up while you shake and when you are done shaking, you should be able to see that it is thicker.

    Hand holding the chocolate ice cream in a mason jar.

    Step 4: Double check and make sure the lid is on tight, then place the mason jars in the freezer. You'll want to leave it in the freezer for 3 to 4 hours, but it's better if you leave it in there overnight.

    Step 5: Pull the jars out of the freezer, unscrew the caps and you can either move the ice cream to a bowl or eat directly from the jars.

    Top down view of mason jars; one with strawberry, one with chocolate, and one with vanilla ice cream.

    Enjoy your mason jar ice cream!

    Spoon with bite of strawberry ice cream.
    small bowl with mason jar ice cream in it.

    Mason Jar Ice Cream

    Jenny
    Mason jar ice cream is fun and easy to make. It's the perfect cool treat on hot summer days.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Additional Time 4 mins
    Total Time 14 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 519 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Vanilla

    • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoons cane sugar or honey
    • 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
    • Large pinch of salt

    Strawberry

    • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoons cane sugar or honey
    • 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
    • Large pinch of salt

    Chocolate

    • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoons cane sugar or honey
    • 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
    • Large pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Choose your flavor and add all ingredients: heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract, salt and flavoring to a pint mason jar. Add metal lid and screw on band, making sure to screw on tightly.
    • Shake your mason jar for 5-6 minutes. When you are done shaking, the mixture should look as though it has thickened.
    • Check that the lid is closed tight and stick in the freezer for at least 3-4 hours, or overnight.
    • You can eat the ice cream directly from the mason jar or transfer to a bowl or dish.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27g
    Keyword homemade ice cream, ice cream, mason jar ice cream
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