Strawberry Ice CreamAdapted from EpicuriousMakes 1 1/2 quarts
1 pound strawberries trimmed, halved if large3/4 cup white sugar3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1/8 teaspoon salt1 cups whole milk1 cup heavy cream
* Ice Cream Maker

Coarsely mash strawberries with sugar and salt using a potato masher in a large bowl. Let stand, stirring and mashing occasionally, 10 minutes.

Transfer half of strawberry mixture to a blender and purée with cream until smooth. Return strawberry cream to bowl with remaining strawberries and chill, stirring occasionally, until very cold, 3 to 6 hours.

Freeze mixture in ice cream maker. Transfer to an airtight container, add some fresh mint on top and put in freezer to firm up.

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