Ingredients

• 1.5 cups pitted cherries
• 1.75 cups heavy whipping cream , divided
• 0.75 cups milk
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur , Optional
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1 Heat cherries, 1 cup heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture is steamy, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 15 minutes more.
2. 2 Pour cherry mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Transfer blended mixture to a large bowl and stir in remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream.
3. 3 Chill in the refrigerator until completely cold, about 2 hours; stir in amaretto liqueur, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Pour into the container of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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