Cane Syrup Pecan Ice Cream |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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It's really worth seeking out the cane syrup for this recipe it makes for a much more complex-flavored ice cream. Look for cane syrup that is labeled 100 percent pure; some brands are cut with corn syrup. Cane syrup is available at some southern supermarkets and by mail order for Steen's (800-725-1654). This recipe is an accompaniment for Peaches Foster with Cane Syrup Pecan Ice Cream. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 5 hr (includes freezing) Ingredients:
2/3 cup cane syrup, or 1/4 cup dark corn syrup mixed with 3/4 cup mild molasses(not robust or blackstrap) |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons cornstarch |
4 large eggs |
2 cups whole milk |
2 cups heavy cream |
3/4 teaspoon vanilla |
1 1/3 cup pecans (5 1/2 oz), coarsely chopped, toasted, and cooled |
Directions:
1. Whisk together cane syrup, sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl, then add eggs, whisking until combined. Bring milk and cream just to a boil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, then add egg mixture in a stream, whisking constantly. Transfer custard to saucepan.
2. Cook custard over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick enough to coat back of spoon and registers 170°F on thermometer, 5 to 8 minutes (custard may look slightly curdled; do not let boil).
3. Immediately pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, then stir in vanilla and cool, stirring occasionally. Chill custard, its surface covered with wax paper, until cold, at least 3 hours.
4. Freeze half of custard in ice cream maker until almost firm, then stir together ice cream and half of pecans in a large bowl. Transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden. Repeat with remaining custard and pecans.
5. Cooks' notes: To cool custard quickly after straining, set bowl in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stir until chilled. Custard can be chilled up to 1 day. Ice cream keeps 5 days.
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