Joseph Fielding Smith's Favorite Sherbet

Tonight we are having an ice cream social for Enrichment and this is the ice cream that I am making to take and share. This is really yummy--although I should say that my kids aren't exactly as thrilled about it as I am. It must be for more mature palates. I first had this a couple years ago when our then RS president brought it to something. I've been making it ever since. If you want some more info about Joseph Fielding Smith click here for a FHE lesson about him from LDS Living magazine.Joseph Fielding Smith's Favorite Sherbet

2 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 quarts water
1 pint whipping cream
1 quarts milk
Juice of 3 oranges
Juice of 1 lemons
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple and juice
1 1/2 or 2 bananas, mashed

In a large saucepan combine sugar, salt, cornstarch, and water. Cook till clear, then cool. Add whipping cream and milk. Add orange juice and lemon juice, crushed pineapple, and mashed bananas. Pour into 6 quart ice cream freezer and freeze according to freezer directions.

Source: Amelia Smith McConkie, daughter of President Joseph Fielding Smith.
(Lion House Desserts, [Salt Lake City: Eagle Gate, 2000], p. 56.)

Tip
***It almost fills a 5 qt. ice cream bucket. I usually try and put it in the freezer an hour or so before serving it as it can be soft.