Given how hot it’s been around here lately, the boys have been jonesing for ice cream, and I’m more than happy to indulge them with my homemade, frozen treats.  They’ve been asking for a chocolate cherry ice cream, which may be coming here soon.  For now, enjoy this gluten free, dairy free Cherry Strawberry Ice Cream.

Cherry Strawberry Ice Cream
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries
1 (10 ounce) packages frozen cherries
¼ cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract

1. Blend all ingredients in a vitamix
2. Pour into ice cream maker and process according to instructions
3. Serve

The recipe for this gluten free, dairy free Cherry Strawberry Ice Cream is based upon my Strawberry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, which was based upon my Strawberry Sorbet recipe.

It’s giveaway season here at Elana’s Pantry again. Today’s giveaway is a Ball Canning Discovery Kit from Jarden Home Brands.

To be entered leave a comment by Wednesday, July 27th and let us know what kinds of foods you would be preserving with this kit, if you’re not the preserving type, let us know what you would store in them.

UPDATE: this giveaway has ended and the winner was Tracy.

Have a great weekend everyone!