Banana Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas
• 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• optional: 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
• (Makes 1 liter)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool and set aside.
2. Peel bananas, cut into pieces and add to food processor with lemon juice, blending until creamy.
3. Stir in the simple syrup and heavy cream and optional chopped peanuts.
4. Chill mixture for 1 hour.
5. Freeze according to ice cream freezer manufacturer's instructions.
6. To firm this recipe up, place in freezer over night before serving.