• Follow your ice cream machine manufacture's instructions for best results (normally in the user manual also likely available online). Use the Built-in Compressor feature to make ice cream immediately or place the ice cream bowl in the freezer for at least 24 hours prior to use.

Cherry Sauce

• Place the cherries, sugar and lemon juice in a stainless steel or nonstick pan. Mix everything together.
• Turn the stove top heat high and bring it to a boil (this should take about 2-3 minutes). Stir frequently to prevent burning or sticking to the pan. Then, turn down the heat to medium and let simmer for an additional 15-18 minutes. Continue to stir frequently.
• Place a mesh/strainer on top of a bowl. Pour the cooked cherries and sauce through the strainer. Save and refrigerate the cooked cherries for the next day. Set the cherry sauce aside for later.

Ice Cream Base

• In a pan/pot: add sugar, whole milk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, salt and whisk. Cook on low-medium for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir frequently as it may burn or scorch. Turn off the heat source.
• In a small bowl: whisk the egg yolks. Add 2 tbsp of the milk mixture into the yolks and whisk. Repeat this step 3 more times. Whisk the milk mixture and slowly pour the yolk mixture into the pan while whisking. Turn on the heat source and cook on low for 8 minutes (stir frequently).
• Place a mesh/strainer on top of a bowl. Pour the mixture through the strainer. Add cherry sauce to the bowl and mix well.
• Cover with saran wrap - place a piece of saran wrap directly over the surface of the mixture (this will prevent skin forming). Refrigerate/chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Churn

• Then turn on the machine and make sure the ice cream maker is properly churning. Slowly pour the cream mixture into the stainless steel/freezer bowl and churn for 60 min. The last 5-10 minutes, add the cooked cherries into the ice cream and continue to churn until done.
• Once ready, serve immediately or transfer the ice cream to an air tight container with lid. Place in the freezer for at least 6 hours to form the proper ice cream texture.

Serve with a waffle cone or in a cup.