Peach-Pecan Ice Cream

Fresh peaches and toasted pecans infuse this extra rich ice cream with flavors of the South.


Peach-Pecan Ice Cream

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Servings: Makes 2 quarts
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs

 
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups
    half-and-half or light cream
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    sugar
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  • 1 tablespoon
    vanilla
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  • 3 cups
    whipping cream
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  • 4 cups
    finely chopped, peeled peaches or one 16-ounce package frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and finely chopped
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  • 1/2 cup
    chopped toasted pecans
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    Peach slices (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a very large mixing bowl combine half-and-half or light cream, sugar, and vanilla. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in whipping cream. Stir in chopped peaches and toasted pecans.
2.
Freeze in a 4- or 5-quart ice-cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions. Remove dasher. Repack outer freezer bucket with ice and salt and ripen for about 4 hours. Garnish with peach slices, if desired. Makes 2 quarts (16 servings).

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 329, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 27%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 6%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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