Amaretto and Peach Frozen Yogurt: Fresh Peaches at Their Best
Sneak Preview: Use your small-batch ice cream maker or a Creami machine to transform fresh peaches into a fabulous amaretto and peach frozen yogurt.
If you have some peaches in your kitchen slightly past their prime, try this Amaretto and Peach Frozen Yogurt. If you don’t have any Amaretto in the house, no worries. It will still be completely delicious if you substitute almond extract!
Since I started making Greek yogurt at home, I’ve been hunting for a good yogurt ice cream recipe. Until now, most of them were a disappointment–as in a weird texture. After several experiments, I’ve found a combination I like, and I think you will, too.
Here’s Why You Should Save this Recipe
- Fresh and juicy peaches for the best flavor
- Use Homemade Greek yogurt or buy it; strain regular yogurt if it’s easier
- Amaretto prevents rock-hard texture
Ingredients and Substitutions
Peaches
- Look for ripe and sweet peaches; sniff the stem end
- Peel peaches
- Substitute nectarines
Sugar
- Granulated sugar for flavor and texture
Lemon Juice
- Adds brightness, prevents browning
- Substitute orange juice
Greek Yogurt
- Higher protein, creamier
Milk
- Whole milk preferred for texture
- Substitutes: non-dairy, low-fat, or nonfat milk
Whipping Cream
- Worth the splurge for fresh peaches
Vanilla and Almond Extracts
- Essential for flavor
Amaretto
- Keeps ice cream dippable, enhances taste
Let’s Talk About Small-Batch Ice Cream Freezers
My favorite ice cream freezer is a Donvier hand-crank freezer. It’s easy to use, doesn’t take up much freezer space, and is portable (non-electric). Although it only makes one quart (8-9 servings), it’s perfect for a smaller family without excess leftovers.
Another option is a Ninja Creami(paid link). This recipe will fill two containers. Freeze the containers for 24 hours and spin on the Ice Milk setting.
This recipe will work in any 2-quart ice cream freezer. If you need more recipes, try my Coffee Ice Cream, Fresh Blackberry Ice Cream with Chocolate Shards, or Creme Fraiche Ice Cream Recipe with Nutella Chunks.
FAQ for Frozen Yogurt
- Can I freeze flavored yogurt and eat it like ice cream?
- Yes, you can freeze it, but the texture will change as it thaws, and the flavor will be different.
- Can I use frozen or canned peaches instead of fresh peaches?
- Yes, canned peaches won’t be as flavorful, so you may want to add more extracts or Amaretto. Frozen peaches can also be used but they won’t taste like fresh and juicy peaches.
- How do you keep peaches from turning brown when frozen?
- Dip them into lemon juice. That is why you add lemon juice to sliced peaches in the recipe immediately upon peeling and slicing them.
- My ice cream is too hard to dip. Suggestions?
- If your frozen yogurt is too hard to dip the next day, a few seconds in the microwave or a few minutes on the counter will remedy the problem. Check out this article by David Lebovitz, Tips For Making Homemade Ice Cream Softer.
Random Thoughts: Do you have a Creami made by Ninja? It’s one more appliance to decorate your counter–but I love mine!!! If you plan to use a Creami (paid link) to spin this, I recommend you use half and half instead of heavy cream.
Help at Your Fingertips: For questions or suggestions, email Paula at saladinajar.com. If you need help, I’m happy to troubleshoot via email (faster than leaving a comment). Attach pictures and as many details as possible for the best advice.
Homemade Peach Frozen Yogurt Recipe with Amaretto
Ingredients
- 1½ cup (77 g) fresh peaches, peeled and mashed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1½ cup (340 g) plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (114 g) milk
- 1 cup (227 g) whipping cream
- ⅔ cup (133 g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon Amaretto
Instructions
- After mashing 1½ cup (77 g) fresh peaches, peeled and mashed, stir in 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Set aside.
- Combine 1½ cup (340 g) plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup (114 g) milk, 1 cup (227 g) whipping cream, and ⅔ cup (133 g) sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract,1 tablespoon Amaretto, and the peach mixture. Chill.
- Freeze in a quart-size ice cream freezer according to manufacturer directions.
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Paula Rhodes, owner
As a retired home economist, I created Saladinajar.com to share my belief that you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating homemade food worth sharing. Bread machines (used in an unconventional way), homemade yogurt, and quick microwave recipes are my specialty.