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Pumpkin Ice Cream

There's something magical about the combination of creamy ice cream and warm fall spices.  This Pumpkin Ice Cream is a dreamy treat that captures the essence of autumn in every spoonful.  It will make your fall evenings a whole lot more lovable.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing & Processing 1 day 30 minutes
Total Time 1 day 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 238kcal

Equipment

  • ice cream maker

Ingredients

  • 3 cups half and half
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Combine the half and half, brown sugar and maple syrup in a large saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Whisk together the eggs, pumpkin purée, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add ¾ cup of the hot half and half mixture into the pumpkin mixture until smooth.  Pour the mixture into the pan with the remaining half and half mixture.
  • Cook over medium heat, for 5 minutes, making sure to not boil.
  • Strain through a fine metal strainer into a bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Whisk well.  Pour into the bowl of your ice cream maker and  process according to your ice cream makers manufacturer’s instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 5177IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 1mg