Pecan Ice Cream

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04 Dec 2007 4 oz (100g) pecan nuts chopped 2 oz (50g) butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 3/4 (375ml) pint milk 3/4 pint (375ml) double/heavy cream Using a frying pan, slowly melt the butter then add the chopped pecan nuts. Sprinkle on the sugar, stir and cook on a medium heat for approx 3-4 minutes until the nuts are crisp. NB. Cooking on too high a heat will burn the pecan nuts and render a bitter taste. Remove from the pan and place to one side to cool. In a separate mixing bowl, pour in the milk, stir in the cream and then add the ... {Tags: } {More...}

Egg Nog Ice Cream

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04 Dec 2007 [Makes 1 Quart] 3 cups cold eggnog 2 tbs. Brandy (optional) Generous amount grated nutmeg Combine ingredients, pour into the ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions for freezing. {Tags: } {More...}

Peppermint Ice Cream

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04 Dec 2007 [Makes 1 Pint] 1 pint of Half & Half* 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar Add ¼ cup crushed peppermint candy. Optional: add a few drops red food coloring and/or 1/8 teaspoon mint extract. *Using whole cream makes a richer creamier ice cream. Using part milk and half and half makes a lighter ice cream, but takes longer to freeze. {Tags: } {More...}

Cranberry Ice Cream

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04 Dec 2007 Cranberry ice cream is especially nice for the holidays. It is easy to make at home. If you cannot find fresh cranberries, try using frozen ones with a slight reduction in cooking time. CRANBERRY ICE CREAM [Makes 1 Quart] INGREDIENTS: * 1 package (12 ounces) cranberries, picked over and washed * 1/4 cup water * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 2-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream * 1 cup granulated white sugar * 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract PREPARATION: Place cranberries and water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer about 10 minutes until the fruit has popped and become soft. Remove from heat and let cool ... {Tags: } {More...}

Ginger Ice Cream

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04 Dec 2007 [Makes 1 pint] 1 pint of Half & Half 2-3 tbs crystallized or candied ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup sugar plus 2 tbs Combine ingredients, pour into the ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions ... {Tags: } {More...}

Pumpkin Ice Cream

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04 Dec 2007 4 (8 ounce) servings [1 Quart total] 1 cup mashed cooked pumpkin 1 3/4 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ginger Combine pumpkin, cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg & ginger. Mix well. Pour into your ice cream maker. Freeze according to instructions. {Tags: } {More...}

Basic Vanilla Recipe

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04 Dec 2007 1 pint of Half & Half* 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar *Using whole cream makes a richer creamier ice cream. Using part milk and half and half makes a lighter ice cream, but takes longer to freeze. Yield: about a pint of smooth and creamy ice cream. {Tags: } {More...}