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Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Source of Recipe


Simply Perfect Picnics



List of Ingredients



• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  
• 2 T butter
  
• 4 cups half-and-half or light cream
  
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
  
• 4 tsp vanilla
  
• 4 cups whipping cream
  






Instructions



1. Combine pecans, granulated sugar, and butter in a heavy 8" skillet. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes or till sugar melts and turns a rich brown color. Remove from heat and spread nuts on a buttered baking sheet or foil; separate into clusters. Set aside and allow to cool completely. Break clusters into small chunks.
   
   
2. Comine half-and-half or light cream, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl; stir till sugar is dissolved. Stir in pecan chunks and whipping cream. Freeze in a 4 or 5 qt ice cream freezer according to manufactuere's directions. Ripen 4 hours.
   
   






Final Comments


Makes about 3 1/2 quarts.