In a blender, blend 2.5 cups of the chopped apricots with the sugar until the fruit is a semi smooth puree
Add the cream, mascarpone cheese, and vanilla
Blend until combined
Pour the mixture into the bowl of an ice cream machine and process according to manufacturers directions. (Usually 30 minutes)
Add the remainder of the apricots and process for 5 minutes more.
Serve immediately as soft serve. Or if you prefer hard ice cream, transfer to a freezer-safe covered container and freeze for 30 minutes.
Notes
Refer to instructions in the post to make this recipe without a machine. For best results, refer to the manufacturers' directions for your machine.Canned apricots (in water or their own juice), well-drained, can be substituted for fresh apricots.