The Modern Ice Cream Machine
Now that the summer season is gone, it’s tempting to send your ice cream freezer to the back of the cabinet but why? Anyone for pumpkin ice cream? And if you don’t have an ice cream maker, why not check out the local department store. You’ll often find some very good deals during their summer-clearance sales. And if you do pick up one, you might be curious about how they work.
An ice cream makers also known as ice cream machines and ice cream freezers basically all work the same way-an ice cream mixture is brought to almost freezing and at the same time, the ice cream mix is stirred to keep ice from forming.
When it comes to electric ice cream makers, you choices are limited to three different styles. First you have the traditional ice cream maker. This kind of ice cream freezer uses ice and rock salt to bring the ice cream mix to freezing.
Then there is the canister type. This unit uses a freezable bowl, which you store in your freezer, to get your ice cream mix cold enough. A canister ice cream freezer is generally less messy than the first kind.
The last kind of ice cream maker could be considered the luxury model of ice cream makers. No freezable bowl, no ice, no rock salt, these units have a built in freezer. On the plus side, they are ready at a moments notice for whipping up a batch of homemade ice cream.
But it’s not all good news. These ice cream makers are expensive with some models costing more than a thousand dollars. Also if you looking for easy cleanup, stay away from models that don’t allow you to remove the mixing bowl.
So I guess that’s about it for the three different kinds of ice cream makers. I alluded to earlier that your might now want to put your maker away and here’s why. Sweet potatoes and pumpkins both, are at their peak in fall and go great as ice cream but if that sounds too exotic, try homemade vanilla on pumpkin pie.
Wally Clydesdale’s expertise in ice cream go back to his days as a child. He is now a member of Ice Cream Maker Basics.com where he is called up to write on topics related to electric ice cream makers
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