4 c. picked over blueberries
1 c. sugar
Zest of 1 navel orange, removed in strips with a vegetable peeler
2 tbsp. orange flavored liqueur
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. heavy cream
1 c. half & half

In a large saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, zest, and 1/4 cup water; boil the mixture, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Discard zest and puree the mixture in batches in a blender or food processor. Transfer the puree to a bowl and whisk in the orange liqueur, the lemon juice, the vanilla, the salt, heavy cream, and half & half. Force the mixture through a very fine sieve set over another bowl and chill, covered, for 1 hour or until it is cold. Freeze mixture in an ice cream freezer according to the manufacture's instructions. Makes 1 1/2 quarts.