Made fresh cherry ice cream using bing cherries off our tree.  Our friends could not get over how rich and creamy it was.  They said it was the best ice cream they had ever eaten.  We did not use the hand crank this time -- we had our hands full -- so put it into the freezer to finish setting.  This method creates a softer ice cream than you get in the stores.  Next time we will allow some time to finish is with the hand crank to get a slightly firmer set.  I love the fact that you can choose the finish.  Very easy to use, with amazing results!