Caramel Pecan Homemade Ice Cream

Posted by Lori:

I got this recipe from my friend Carol.  Oh, and this sounds super-good!  I really like caramel and haven't ever made any other homemade ice cream except vanilla, so I think this one would be a great one to try first!!

Thanks, Carol!

Caramel Pecan Homemade Ice Cream

2T Butter
1c. pecans
1/2 c. sugar

Combine and cook in 8" heavy skillet on med heat stir constant until sugar melts and turn golden brown. Turn out on wax paper - let cool and break in small clusters.

1qt. Half-n-Half
1 c. brown sugar
2 (12 oz) jars caramel ice cream topping
1 T. vanilla
1 qt. whipping cream

Combine Half-n-Half, brown sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in whipping cream and pecan clusters.
Pour in 1 gallon freezer and freeze according to directions.

Pack and let rippen for 1 hour.

Can be made ahead of time and stored in freezer til served. It does not get hard and icy - it just gets better!