butter pecan ice cream

Name: Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) coarsely chopped pecans; 1/2 cup(s) white sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) margarine; 4 cup(s) half and half; 4 cup(s) whipping cream; 2 cup(s) packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla

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misty hailey

Updated on Jul 31, 2015

This is an ice cream recipe from a friend's mom who was one of the best cooks I know. This recipe does not require an ice cream machine.

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prep time 15 Min

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method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield 16-18 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons margarine
4 cups half and half
4 cups whipping cream
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla

How To Make butter pecan ice cream

Step 1

In a heavy 8 inch skillet combine pecans, sugar, and margarine, Stir constantly for 6-8 minutes, or until sugar melts and turns a rich brown color. ( watch carefully, it will scorch)

Step 2

Remove from heat and spread on a buttered baking sheet or foil. Separate into clusters. Cool. Break clusters into small chunks.
Step 3

Next, combine the half and half,whipping cream, brown sugar,and vanilla. Pour into a freezer container. Let set in refrigerator for 1 hour. Stir in pecans and freeze entire mixture
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