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Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports

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  • 【Extra Large Capacity】Our wagon boasts a robust metal frame that supports up to 480 lbs. Enjoy a massive 30.7″ L x 19.7″ W x 17.8″ H storage area – that’s 100% larger than comparable wagons! Plus, two mesh cup holders keep your drinks secure.
  • 【Ultra-Compact Storage】This wagons carts foldable revolutionizes convenience. It folds down smaller than any other on the market (just 0.83 cu. ft.), making it incredibly easy to store in your home, garage, or car trunk. At only 16.09 pounds, it’s lightweight and features an innovative one-step folding design that requires no tools. Fold it up like a mini-bag, lift it with a finger, and take it anywhere.
  • 【Waterproof Camping Wagon】Say goodbye to the struggle of carrying heavy camping gear. Our beach cart robust steel frame and durable waterproof 600D Oxford fabric provide ample space for your cooler, bags, and more, making your adventure truly effortless.
  • 【Adjustable Handle Beach Wagon】 Our foldable wagon features an adjustable handlebar that caters to individuals of all heights, making it effortless for both children and seniors to pull. Plus, a secure locking mechanism ensures the handle stays in place, providing complete control and peace of mind.
  • 【Go Anywhere Wheels】Navigate any terrain with our 6″ diameter, 3″ wide tread wheels. High-quality construction with built-in bearings ensures easy pulling with minimal effort. Anti-slip rubber strips enhance traction and reduce vibrations, while integrated brakes provide reliable stopping power. From beaches to gravel roads, enjoy a smooth, comfortable ride every time. Note: collapsible wagon are not suitable for soft sand.
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  1. Sarah Tourangeau
    2025-08-13
    Worth it!
    I bought this item for my dad so he can haul his groceries to from the store to his apartment. It’s easy to use, maneuvers well, is light weight (whic...More
    I bought this item for my dad so he can haul his groceries to from the store to his apartment. It’s easy to use, maneuvers well, is light weight (which makes it easy for him to use), very stable and gets the job done. The warranty process is really easy it’s a 2 year warranty. The customer service while getting warranty is great. Company is kind and you can tell they genuinely care about your satisfaction in their product. Thank you!
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    Laurie
    2025-08-10
    Great Wagon folds up small
    I purchased this wagon because I left my wagon i got from Costco in Florida last week. This one folds up much smaller than my other one which I love. ...More
    I purchased this wagon because I left my wagon i got from Costco in Florida last week. This one folds up much smaller than my other one which I love. Its deeper than my Costco one which is a plus. My Costco one had a weight limit of 750 pounds and this one is 450 which is fine. The Costco one had a thicker sturdier frame to accommodate the heavier load...and the price of this one was only $5 cheaper than my Costco one. All in all... I like this one better. Not happy though that it was made in China.
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    Bob S.
    2025-08-07
    Great Wagon
    May have to put one end-cap in place to keep liner from coming out. Other than that, it's a great unit.
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    Luis Perez
    2025-08-04
    Great cart. Glad I finally bought one
    I love this cart. It's one of the best things I've ever bought from Amazon. Very easy to start using out of the box. It's sturdy, and rolls easily and...More
    I love this cart. It's one of the best things I've ever bought from Amazon. Very easy to start using out of the box. It's sturdy, and rolls easily and smoothly. It really does have a large item capacity and can handle heavy loads. I had a bag in it full of wet ashes from a firepit that was so heavy that it took two people to (barely) lift it out. The cart handled that weight with no problem. The bag also didn't rip -- a testament to the contractor heavy-duty bag itself. I've used this cart at the lake and it made carrying chairs, coolers, towels and all that a breeze. My only nitpick is I wish the handle were a little longer. But overall, great cart for the money.
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    passionate about books
    2025-08-03
    Makes perfect ice cream every time. If I knew how easy it is to make I wouldn't have waited so long.
    The model ICM-201SB, 2.1 qt. Ice cream maker was given a top rating by Americas's Test Kitchen. That was all I needed to know after having read up on...More
    The model ICM-201SB, 2.1 qt. Ice cream maker was given a top rating by Americas's Test Kitchen. That was all I needed to know after having read up on the various machines and brands. I read up on making ice cream and my biggest concern was avoiding icy ice cream. I figured my leaning curve would be rather long, so I was amazed that my very first batch of ice cream (French Vanilla) turned out creamy and perfect. I got rave reviews from our dinner guests. One of the comments was " I wondered why you would go through all that trouble when you could have brought ice cream home from the store. Now I understand. The depth of flavor is over the top" (I have sophisticated friend who really do talk like that :) ). So far I've made the French vanilla, strawberry with strawberries picked from our garden, and Rocky Road that finally had a rich dark chocolate flavor I could never find with the store brands.
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    ImeldaM
    2025-08-03
    Home ice cream maker quality like commercial!
    This is my first use of this whynter ice cream maker. WOW! Fabulous machine. It’s easy to use and extremely quiet. My husband is impressed with the le...More
    This is my first use of this whynter ice cream maker. WOW! Fabulous machine. It’s easy to use and extremely quiet. My husband is impressed with the level of almost no noise, except for a quiet whirring. There is no need to remove and pre-freeze the bowl because of the built-in compressor. I am making their chocolate Oreo ice cream recipe. I was concerned about when and how to add any add-ins like chocolate chips, or Oreo cookie pieces. The start-pause function allows for you to pause, then remove the lid, add, then start again. I am impressed. It’s a bit pricier than the competition, but worth it. Buy this machine!!
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    Mystic Maiden
    2025-07-31
    Delicious Ice Cream Every Time !
    I had this ice cream machine on my wish list for a long time and I finally made the purchase during Amazon Prime Day. The shipping was super fast and ...More
    I had this ice cream machine on my wish list for a long time and I finally made the purchase during Amazon Prime Day. The shipping was super fast and the machine arrived very well packaged. I used it the very next day, followed the instructions on the manual and made strawberry ice cream. The machine is super easy to use and I had delicious ice cream in 30 minutes. I used it again the following week and made our favorite - cookies and cream ice cream. My family were delighted :)
    I wanted to use it a couple of times before I write a review. It works like a dream. I usually prepare the custard the night before and let it chill overnight. The next day churn it in this machine and then put in the freezer. The ice - cream comes out excellent every time.
    I will keep exploring with this machine in the weeks to come. The machine itself is super easy to clean and very easy to use. I don't know why it took me this long to purchase it, I wish I done it way before. No more freezing bowls ahead of time. This machine does it all!
    I hope if someone is reading my review and is on the fence about purchasing this machine ,I am here to assure you, you won't regret you made this purchase! I am super happy I did.
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    Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports photo review
    Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports photo review
    Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports photo review
    Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports photo review
    Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports photo review
    Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports photo review
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    CallMeKT
    2025-07-31
    Great foldable wagon!
    This wagon is pretty nice! Great wheels on it for rolling on rough terrain. Quick and easy assembly when it came in and was in use immediately afterwa...More
    This wagon is pretty nice! Great wheels on it for rolling on rough terrain. Quick and easy assembly when it came in and was in use immediately afterwards. I've loaded it with firewood for the firepit, wood and tools for some home improvements and all kinds of stuff. Its worked great and seems to be pretty tough. Its a solid size, any bigger and it would affect how portable it is. I plan to carry it to the beach this weekend and the wheels on it should fair well across the sand. This thing is super hand, very portable and great to have. Highly recommended.
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    Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports photo review
    Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports photo review
    Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports photo review
    Collapsible Wagon Cart with Universal Wheels. 480LBS Wagons Carts Heavy Duty Collapsible Wagon with Cup Holders. Utility Beach Carts for Camping. Garden. Shopping. Fishing. Sports photo review
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    gg517
    2025-07-28
    Easy to fold and take with you
    This is a great foldable wagon if you're going anywhere that you need to haul a lot of stuff, especially if you have younger kids. It's great for camp...More
    This is a great foldable wagon if you're going anywhere that you need to haul a lot of stuff, especially if you have younger kids. It's great for camping if you're going to the pool, or lake. It folds up and has a storage case that buckles around it so it is easy to carry. It also has pockets to carry 2 water bottles or cups. I mostly use this when I go scrapbooking, I can haul a lot from my car to the house or venue hosting it. 2 trips instead of 10. Scrapbookers will understand......
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    Cristina
    2025-07-27
    Great value and performance
    Excellent value for money.Not as heavy as I expected, and looks robust enough for now.Decent size and folds very easily.Still evaluating maneuverabili...More
    Excellent value for money.
    Not as heavy as I expected, and looks robust enough for now.
    Decent size and folds very easily.
    Still evaluating maneuverability on different terrains.
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    Mike 219
    2025-07-27
    Sturdy, Spacious, and Convenient
    I’m very impressed with this collapsible wagon—it’s been a total game-changer for hauling gear, groceries, and even beach supplies. Right out of the b...More
    I’m very impressed with this collapsible wagon—it’s been a total game-changer for hauling gear, groceries, and even beach supplies. Right out of the box, setup was a breeze. It folds and unfolds easily, and when collapsed, it’s surprisingly compact and fits neatly in my car trunk.

    The build quality is excellent. The frame feels solid and the fabric is thick and durable. The wheels are large and roll smoothly over a variety of surfaces—grass, pavement, even sand. I’ve used it for everything from carrying sports equipment at the park to hauling heavy bags of groceries up my driveway, and it handles it all without tipping or feeling unsteady.

    The adjustable handle makes pulling it comfortable, and I love the little features like cup holders and side pockets for smaller items. It’s also lightweight enough that I can lift and carry it when needed.

    If you’re looking for a reliable, roomy, and easy-to-store wagon for everyday use or outdoor activities, this one is definitely worth it. It’s held up great so far and made my life much easier.
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    Amazon Customer
    2025-07-18
    Fantastic ice cream maker hands down.
    I love home churned ice cream. I previously used old fashion wood churn with electric motor, ice, and rock salt for freezing. Home made is the best....More
    I love home churned ice cream. I previously used old fashion wood churn with electric motor, ice, and rock salt for freezing. Home made is the best. I decided to get a more automated home churn and researched types. I chose the Whynter ICM 201SB Automatic compressor Ice Cream Maker. One of the best items I have purchased! It is extremely well built. Very well designed. Very simple to use with great recipes. From start to finish, it made 2 quarts of delicious fresh picked peach ice cream in about 45 minutes!!! The machine is very quiet and can easily have conversation right next to machine. My old wooden motor churn was so loud, I had to take it to the deck outside. Very impressed!
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    Syid Cervantes
    2025-07-14
    Size and operation
    The Whynter ice cream maker is a powerful, compressor-based machine that makes smooth, creamy ice cream without needing to pre-freeze the bowl. It’s f...More
    The Whynter ice cream maker is a powerful, compressor-based machine that makes smooth, creamy ice cream without needing to pre-freeze the bowl. It’s fast (30–45 minutes per batch), easy to clean, and great for frequent use. it’s a bit bulky and slightly noisy, but its performance and convenience make it a top pick in its price range. Ideal for serious home dessert makers who want consistent, high-quality results.
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    S. Jones
    2025-07-13
    Buy this Whynter Ice Cream Maker! You won’t be sorry you did. Makes the best ice cream ever!
    Why did you pick this product vs others?:I hit a home run with this Whynter Ice Cream Maker! I purchased the Whynter Model ICM-201SB. I did a lot of r...More
    Why did you pick this product vs others?:
    I hit a home run with this Whynter Ice Cream Maker! I purchased the Whynter Model ICM-201SB. I did a lot of research before purchasing this particular brand and model. It’s currently Consumer Reports top rated ice cream maker and I can certainly see why. 

    The ice cream maker makes the best ice cream I’ve ever had. I love that I can make whatever flavor I want and can also make gelato and sorbet. The ice cream texture is perfectly creamy even after two weeks in the freezer, I have read that other models produce ice cream that becomes grainy after a day or two in the freezer.

    I love that I can make large batches because it produces 2 quart batches at a time. I also love that I don’t have to freeze the mixing bowl ahead of time, like many other brands of ice cream makers require. Additionally, the ice cream maker stops turning automatically when the ice cream becomes solid so the motor doesn’t overheat. Then the Extended. Cooling Function kicks in and keeps the ice cream cold until I can take it out. This is really convenient if I’m in the kitchen preparing a meal because I don’t have to worry about taking the ice cream out immediately. Cleanup is a breeze.

    Hint: purchase an extra stainless steel mixing bowl. That way you can make double batches easily or make two different kinds of ice cream quickly.
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    Megan
    2025-07-01
    Great cart with lots of uses!
    This is a great, functional, easy to use cart! It arrived quickly and was well packaged. The wheels were bubble wrapped and the posts of the wheels we...More
    This is a great, functional, easy to use cart! It arrived quickly and was well packaged. The wheels were bubble wrapped and the posts of the wheels were covered in styrofoam. It was fully assembled in under 2 minutes. The wheels snap in to place and stay in firmly. They have a yellow release button and they come straight out with ease. The front wheels swivel and lock. The handle extends twice and can even attach to the cart in the middle position. It’s easy to pull. It has two decent sized pouches in the front which easily fit my larger water bottle. It has a handle in the middle of the cart that you pull up on to fold it up. It folds up similar to a pack-n-play and you also fold the base plate around it after you fold it up. It folds up easily and very efficiently, making it easy to store. It can roll around while folded, making it even easier to move. I waited way too long to invest in a cart- using it to transport my crafts to and from craft fairs has been a huge time saver and so much better on my back. We plan on taking this along when we go on vacation. It’s also great for taking my daughter to the park! This really is a great cart!
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    Timothy R green
    2025-06-27
    Easy to use, efficient, perfect ice cream every time!
    After searching product reviews, I opted for the Whynter stainless steel model and have no regrets. The entire machine is well made, easy to run, run...More
    After searching product reviews, I opted for the Whynter stainless steel model and have no regrets. The entire machine is well made, easy to run, runs efficientl, makes perfect ice cream every time, and clean up is easy! I really like having a built-in compressor. Trying to find room in my freezer for a mixing bowl was always a problem and this is probably why my old less expensive ice cream machine ended up in my basement and collected dust. Wife and I couldn't be happier with the Whytner!
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    Kathie walton
    2025-06-27
    Heavy duty work wagon
    Holds quite a lot. The wheels glide really good on pavement.
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    Little Debbie
    2025-06-27
    Great wagon, just not for the beach
    Great wagon, but not great for the beach if the sand is soft. Would probably be great on packed sand. It holds a lot and the cup holders are great, bu...More
    Great wagon, but not great for the beach if the sand is soft. Would probably be great on packed sand. It holds a lot and the cup holders are great, but it sank in the sand immediately. 
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    Ricardo A. Seneris
    2025-06-19
    Light weight and wheels have smooth ball bearings and front brakes.
    This wagon weighs exactly, as claimed, 16.1 lbs. This is advertised falsely as using aluminum materials but, using a magnet, I did not detect any alum...More
    This wagon weighs exactly, as claimed, 16.1 lbs. This is advertised falsely as using aluminum materials but, using a magnet, I did not detect any aluminum at all. This is the primary reason that I purchased one. The wheels are now 6" in diameter instead of 6.5" wheels commonly used on this style frame. I was going to return this, but it has a huge capacity as compared to my old wagon and weighs only 16.1 lbs.. The wheels use ball brearings and the front caster wheels upper pivots have bearings. They rotate smoothly wihout hesitations. I think I'm gonna love this wagon despite of the false claim of built on aluminum material. BTW, I use this for my bowling equipment. This is the new trend amongst Southern California bowlers. I highly recommend this item.
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    Glen S.
    2025-06-17
    Outstanding Machine, Outstanding Value
    TL;DR: It’s nice to make something that tastes so good and can easily be made with just a few simple ingredients. It’s a big step up over mass-market ...More
    TL;DR: It’s nice to make something that tastes so good and can easily be made with just a few simple ingredients. It’s a big step up over mass-market ice cream or sorbet, much better even than the premium brands.

    After much research, I decided to get a Whynter ice cream machine. I wanted a large capacity and chose this one because it’s vertical and fits my storage space the best.

    I’ve made 5 batches so far: 4 ice cream and 1 sorbet. Every batch has turned out great and was very easy to produce. The machine is actually very simple to use, with only a couple of controls besides the power button. Each batch completed in 25 to 35 minutes. The timer is set to a default time of 60 minutes, but that’s a maximum, not the actual time required. The time required varies based on the size of the batch and the starting temperature. My longest churn time of 35 minutes was with my hottest starting temperature of 42°F (5°C). Also, 60% of the bowl is the maximum fill capacity (top of the mixing blade), so I made sure not to exceed that.
    Taste, texture, and flavor depend on the recipe you use, but they provide a book with dozens of recipes. Thousands of additional recipes are available online as well.

    Maybe the best part of the machine is the simple cleanup. It’s really just cleaning the stainless steel bowl and the plastic mixing blade, that’s it. The manual says not to put them in the dishwasher, but since they’re so easy to clean, there’s no need to do that anyway.
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    johhny appleseed
    2025-06-16
    great wagon that folds up small, but delivers big
    I absolutely love this foldable wagon! It’s become an essential part of our weekend outings. Whether we're heading to the park, beach, or even just ha...More
    I absolutely love this foldable wagon! It’s become an essential part of our weekend outings. Whether we're heading to the park, beach, or even just hauling groceries from the car, this wagon handles everything with ease. The frame feels sturdy, and the wheels roll smoothly—even over grass and gravel.

    it really impressed me is how easy it is to fold and unfold. It takes seconds and fits perfectly in the trunk of my car without taking up much space. The fabric is durable and easy to clean, which is a must with kids around!

    Bonus points for hte storage pockets—small details that make a big difference. Highly recommend this wagon to anyone looking for convenience, portability, and solid construction.
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    Kim Lorance
    2025-06-06
    No beach for you
    This is a great wagon for functionality, sturdiness, and easy to setup and breakdown; however, it does not roll well on sand.
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    Sharon
    2025-06-05
    This is a great wagon!
    This is a great wagon. Its very strong and well built. It's easy to unfold for use and easily folds surprisingly small for storage. It rolls nicely on...More
    This is a great wagon. Its very strong and well built. It's easy to unfold for use and easily folds surprisingly small for storage. It rolls nicely on grass, gravel and dirt as well as concrete, even on the not-so-even sidewalks in my neighborhood.

    I did find a mistake in the product description: The framework material is steel, NOT ALUMINUM. I checked it all over with a magnet and couldn't find any metal part where the magnet would not stick.

    At around 16 lbs, it's still light enough to be easy to handle and feel very sturdy. This is a very good wagon at a reasonable price and I expect it will provide many years of use around the garden, camping, outdoor events and generally hauling stuff as needed.
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    dsk
    2025-04-27
    Makes Excellent Ice Cream. Here's how to present ingredient can from freezing to unit.
    It was time to replace our old and venerable Cuisinart freezer bowl ice cream maker after 25+ years. I decided to look at upright ice-cream makers wi...More
    It was time to replace our old and venerable Cuisinart freezer bowl ice cream maker after 25+ years. I decided to look at upright ice-cream makers with a built-in compressor. Most reviews named Whynter as one of the best ice cream makers. I chose this one, because it's an upright with a small footprint, and the 1.26 quart since there are only 2 of us.

    After allowing the machine to sit on the counter for 2 hours, per instructions, I made my first batch of ice cream. Knowing that it was out for delivery, I had my mixture done and chilling in the refrigerator. Needless to say, it came out perfect.

    The machine starts at a default of 60 minutes, so I set my phone cooking timer for 60 minutes. It had already stopped and the ice-cream was so frozen, I couldn't get the paddle out easily. I didn't want to force it, so I got out what I could and by that time, the paddle came out.

    I've learned that the freezer stops churning at round 30-40 minutes, using the recipe that I use. I set my cooking timer app for 30 minutes, and if it's stopped, I get the ice-cream out and into storage; if not, I let it continue to churn for another 10 minutes.

    I've made 3 loads, one right after another. Yes, the ingredient cannister will freeze to the inside of the machine. It's because there's frost on the outside from the previous load and air humidity. Simply empty the ice-cream into your freezer container, then add a cup of hot water to the can; it'll let loose immediately.

    You can prevent this from happening by spraying a small amount of any cooking spray to a cloth or paper towel, then rub it on the OUTSIDE of the ingredient holder, sides and bottom, which will prevent it from sticking.

    I prefer to make old-fashioned ice cream or gelato, but both require a cooked "custard" base with egg yolks. With the astronomical price of eggs, I've found a couple of ways to circumvent the eggs without compromising flavor or texture.

    "American" modern ice-cream simply calls for a 2 to 1 ratio of milk to cream, plus sugar, and vanilla. There's nothing wrong with this. We prefer the richer texture and taste of the old-fashioned variety. I've found 3 solutions:

    1. Sicilian gelato. This uses cornstarch instead of egg yolks in the custard base. It also uses a 1 to 1 ratio of cream to milk. You can find a recipe easily on the internet. Like the old-fashioned recipes, this requires cooking, then cooling completely in the refrigerator prior to mixing with cream and freezing. I've found another way of creating an old-fashioned flavor without cooking.

    2. I use one 3.4 ounce package of instant vanilla pudding with 4 cups of milk, which makes a thickened base of the right consistency. I mix it with 2 cups of cream. I reduce the sugar and add vanilla for our taste. You can use sugar free pudding mix with a sugar alternative for people who don't like or can't eat sugar. It comes out like old-fashioned ice cream without tasting like pudding.

    I know many of you may not like all of the ingredients in instant pudding. Frankly, neither do I. I make my own vanilla extract, so I prefer an alternative to the pudding, so I came up with a third alternative.

    3. I use .75 ounce (21g) of an instant (no cook) modified food starch, in place of the pudding mix. I have a biochemistry degree. Modified food starch is simply food starch that's heated and pressed, which changes its structure, allowing it to thicken liquids without heating.

    The Whynter ice-cream maker makes beautiful ice cream without ice crystals. It freezes the mix more solidly than a maker that uses containers that require pre-freezing. I already have a yogurt maker, so I look forward to making frozen yogurt. We're also going to make frozen drinks. I've made homemade butter with my mixer. That's on the bucket list too.
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    In the Hills
    2017-08-13
    Fantastic-why didn't I start making homemade before now?
    I've had mine for a couple of weeks too, and I think it's fantastic. A couple of things--- I know it shows in the manual that the mixture should not ...More
    I've had mine for a couple of weeks too, and I think it's fantastic. A couple of things-

    -- I know it shows in the manual that the mixture should not go above these things on each side of the churner, BUT I found it better be a half inch BELOW that. It still gets on the underside of the plastic cover as it churns, but then at least it keeps the mix a bit lower and stops any chance of overflowing the bowl. I actually think it wouldn't matter anyway as the bowl seems to sit in a pretty tightly gasketed ring, so maybe I'm being overly cautious.
    Either way, I'm still quite happy to get 2 Qts (4 pints) of really good ice cream instead of the 2.5 Qts it claims to make.

    To get the most actual ice cream out of it, add any mix-ins (choco chips, nuts etc) into it AFTER it has finished freeze churning. When it's done churning, it is soft serve consistency... so I turn it out into a big bowl, THEN I mix in the mix ins (gently so as not to incorporate a lot of ice crystal forming air into it). Then I pack it in pint containers tightly, (using the handy plastic flat spatula thing that came with the machine), cover with a circle of parchment paper against the top of the ice cream, and put them all away in the freezer at least overnight.

    --- If your ingredients are cold (should not be frozen) when they go into the churn bowl, it can take substantially less time than the 60 minute timer is set to default for. If you come back in 60 minutes and the machine is not still churning, it has probably stopped churning and already gone into 'just chill' mode. This will make it more difficult to get the churn bowl out.
    That plastic spatula thing that comes with the machine is handy here. First try to hold the handle on both sides of the bowl close to the bowl's top (instead of at the top of the handle) at both of the handle's hinges. Try to pull straight up wiggling a tiny bit. If your churning stopped minutes before and it went into keep cold mode, that bowl will be really tightly held to the frozen sides of the machine. Take the flat spatula thing and (GENTLY) put it between the very top of the bowl and the side of the machine it's against (BUT ONLY about 1/4 inch down!!) and move it back and forth. It will sort of break a vacuum hold. Do it 4 or 5 more times in different places around the bowl and then try again to pull it up. Just be careful not to jam that thing down too far or back and forth to hard. This has always worked for me with no apparent damage to anything.

    Most of my ice cream recipes include 2 TBS of some kind of liqueur (raspberry, hazelnut, coffee, cherry etc) which will help it from getting so rock hard. It shouldn't be added until the last few minutes of churning, as it can affect the freezing too early) OR after churning and after it's gone into another bowl to add mix ins to, before packing (my preferred method).
    Commercial ice cream has up to 25 percent more air whipped into it- more money for the manufacturers for less actual product- which makes it more 'fluffy' and also less hard in storage. You can leave the liqueur out of course- either way your homemade will be more dense (more flavorful if you ask me). As to the hardness- 2 things can help- keep it in a freezer that's part of your fridge as opposed to an upright or chest type freezer. Or.... don't worry about any of it, and just leave the pint out on the kitchen counter to soften a tad, for 10 minutes, before you dig in. OR dig it out when rock hard, put in a bowl and microwave for 10 seconds or so. You really can't go too wrong, right?

    The very few recipes that come with the machine (in the manual) are pretty useless to me (for the egg reason). I went on their web site but couldn't even find any there.
    I got 5 books from Amazon for ice cream recipes (and sorbets, sherbets, etc). Since I make egg free ice creams only (since 'custard-style' recipes are WAY TOO MUCH work with the cooking and tempering the eggs with the dairy), I have found only one book that has more great egg free (also known as 'Philadelphia style') recipes. That was the 'Perfect Scoop' by David Lebovitz. Very nice book, great recipes, great photos.

    A favorite recent recipe I made was Peach, Vanilla, Pecan ice cream-
    1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 pint (16 oz) of half and half; 3 cups of uncooked peach puree made from unpeeled (but washed), pitted & chopped peaches pureed in a bowl using an immersion blender; 1 TBS vanilla; 2 TBS raspberry liqueur (added along with the nuts AFTER it came out of the churning bowl into another bowl before packing); 1 cup chopped pecans. I'm sorry to say I don't remember how much this made (ounce wise), or whether I might have also added al cup of whole milk to it also. But the combo of sweetened condensed milk, half and half and whole milk is a great EASY way to get ice cream fast.

    For chocolate= instead of the peaches- add 4-5 TBS dutch process (dark, european-style) cocoa and 1/4 cup of hersheys syrup, with 2 teaspoons of vanilla, to the dairy combo. Instead of nuts, add in (after freezing & churning and turning out into another bowl) 1/2 to a cup of mini chocolate chips and instead of raspberry liqueur add 2 TBS of Kalua (coffee liqueur) either a few minutes at the end of churning, or with the chips.
    Don't be afraid to TASTE the mix before you freeze/churn it!! There are no eggs so it's safe to taste- it can then be most to your liking (less vanilla etc).
    I must say this taller machine fits much better in my kitchen than the wider would. It is quite heavy (as all compressor machines are), so it's not something you want to put on a lower shelf to pull up to the counter to use. But all summer long, this sucker will be sitting on my counter and will be keeping me in ice cream heaven. It appears to be well made, quiet enough when in use, easy to clean, easy to use and I only need to make 16 batches of 4 pints each to pay for itself (our favorite was 5$ a pint before).
    I think this machine will have no trouble managing that (certainly better than my husband and I can manage eating it all- so it's been a great summer gift to friends !!)
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