Fantastic Butter-Pecan Ice Cream

If you prefer a sweeter ice cream then increase the brown sugar to 1 cup, this recipe may be doubled ;-)

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 14

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans (can use a little more)
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1 1⁄4 cups half-and-half cream
• 3⁄4 cup  whipping cream
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. In a small skillet saute the nuts in butter until lightly browned, stirring frequently; set aside.
2. In a medium heavy saucepan over low heat, stir together brown sugar with eggs and half and half cream; bring to a simmer stirring occasionally and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in whipping cream, vanilla and pecans.
4. Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers directions.