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Maple Cinnamon Pecan Ice Cream (No Churn!)

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

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For the glazed pecans:

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the ice cream:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (I prefer Penzey's Vietnamese Extra Fancy Cinnamon.)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

Prepare the pecans:

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet set over medium heat, bring the brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, heavy cream and salt to a gentle boil. Continue to boil gently for several minutes, stirring frequently, until somewhat thickened and syrupy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in pecans and spread mixture onto the lined baking sheet. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Make the ice cream:

  1. Add heavy cream to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat until stiff peaks form. Reduce speed to low and slowly drizzle in condensed milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and cinnamon, mixing until combined.
  2. Gently fold in the pecan mixture by the spoonful. Swirl in remaining maple syrup.
  3. Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Cover tightly and freeze at least 8 hours before serving.

Notes

This recipe originally appeared on Kitchen Joy.