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Maple Walnut Ice Cream Recipe

Custard Style
with eggs
Maple walnut ice cream combines the the rich flavor of maple syrup with the crunchy texture of walnuts to create a delicious ice cream.
Makes 1 1/2 quarts of ice cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped

Instructions
 

  • If you don't have an ice cream maker, click here.
  • In a saucepan over medium high heat, boil maple syrup for about 5 – 10 minutes or until maple syrup has boiled down to about 2/3 cup.
  • Stir milk and cream into maple syrup and bring to a boil.
  • Beat eggs until they are light and fluffy.
  • Pour hot milk mixture over beaten eggs, mixing well.
  • Pour mixture back into saucepan.
  • Heat. Stir constantly until mixture begins to stick to the back of your spoon and becomes thick. Don’t let it boil!
  • Chill for at least 3 hours.
  • Pour into your ice cream maker.
  • Mix about 20-25 minutes or according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Add walnuts.
  • Continue to mix in ice cream maker for 5 more minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword custard, easy, homemade ice cream, nuts