Apricot Ice Cream

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Apricot Ice Cream

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Serves: 1 quart

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2 c. milk
2 c. heavy cream
2 lbs. (whole) apricots
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. Almond extract

Direction:

1. Place apricot in boiling water for 20 seconds to loosen up their skins, then remove them from the water, drain and peel them.

2. Separate the apricots into halves and then discard the pits.

3. Chop the apricots coarsely and place them in a large mixing bowl.

4. sprinkle with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of sugar, stir and let stand for 1 hour, before pureeing.

5. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks until they are a light yellowish color, For about 3 to 4 minutes and set aside.

6. Blend the whipping cream, milk and the remaining sugar in a heavy-bottom saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking often, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot.

7. spoon about 1 cup of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, whisking constantly until well-blended and becomes smooth.

8. Then begin pouring the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan and continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to form a film or coating on the back of a spoon, for about 5 minutes.

9. Remove from the heat and add in extract.

10. Allow the mixture to cool at room temp, and stir in the pureed apricot.

11. After mixture has cooled at room temp, place in the mixture inside your ice cream maker, and follow the instruction according to your manufacturer instructions.