Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Source of Recipe
vicboop
List of Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups half and half or light cream
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 cups whipping cream
Instructions
- In a heavy 8 inch skillet, combine pecans, sugar and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly for 6 to 8 minutes or until 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 the clusters into small chunks, setting aside 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top.
- In a large bowl, combine half and half or light cream, brown sugar and vanilla, stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the pecan mixture and whipping cream.
- Place in a 4 or 5 quart ice cream machine, process according to manufacturer's directions. Ripen 4 hours in freezer.
- Makes about 3 1/2 quarts (28 servings)
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