MAPLE SPICE ICE CREAM

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Here is an egg-free ice cream with a light, sophisticated flavor. Often called Philadelphia-style or American-style ice cream, this is a traditional method that can yield phenomenal results if superior ingredients are used, so make sure to use good heavy cream and fresh spices. The results, achieved in just a couple of hours, are a perfect end of summer treat that hints of fall.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 20m

Yield About a quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup maple syrup
2 cups heavy cream
6 cardamom pods
2 whole cloves
1 4-inch cinnamon stick
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, reduce maple syrup by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer one cup cream with cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon and salt, stirring occasionally until cream begins to simmer, about 5 minutes. Allow to stand, off heat, for 20 minutes.
  • Strain into a bowl, discarding spices. Stir in reduced maple syrup, remaining cup cream and the milk. Transfer bowl to refrigerator or set into an ice bath to chill.
  • When cold, pour into bowl of an ice cream machine and churn according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a container and freeze until solid, at least 2 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving, or in refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 68 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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