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Automatic Ice Cream Makers

Making ice cream at home is a fun, affordable and delicious way to spend time with your family. And on these hot summer days, there couldn't be a better time to have one in your home. Besides, most families purchase ice cream every week and these costs add up. The savings you will see with an automatic ice cream maker can really make a difference.

Luckily, these days you don't have to break you arm using the old hand crank models because there are many types of automatic ice cream makers available. All off these use electric paddles to rotate and stir the ingredients.

Since there are so many models to choose from you'll have to compare size, ease of use, cleaning methods and price before you decide what model is right for you. Popular brand names include Hamilton Beach, KitchenAid, Cuisinart and Lello.

Gel type automatic ice cream makers use freezer gel (like that found in reusable freezer gel packs) instead of ice and salt. People like gel type automatic ice cream makers because they are both easy to use and clean. The 1 to 1.5 qt. models are available for less than $50 and larger models usually cost between $50-$100.

If you want to spend a bit more you might want to consider a model with a built in compressor. To use it, simply turn it on and add your ingredients. The compressor acts as a mini freezer and maintains the correct temperature while continually mixing the frozen dessert.

Of course you can always buy ice cream at the supermarket but why not spend quality time with your family and create frozen desserts at home? You get to choose the ingredients that go into your cool icy creations and your kids will love developing their own recipes!

Here are some great places to shop for automatic ice cream makers at the best prices:

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