Canadian Maple Walnut Ice Cream

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup pure maple syrup, i use the amber
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 cups light cream
• 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon maple liqueur or 1 tablespoon maple extract

Recipe

• 1 in deep heavy saucepan, bring maple syrup to boil and cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until syrup reaches soft-ball stage (234f on candy thermometer), about 10 minutes.
• 2 in large bowl and using electric mixer, beat egg yolks; gradually pour in hot syrup, beating constantly at medium speed. increase speed to high and beat for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until mixture is cool. blend in cream, walnuts and maple liqueur. cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
• 3 freeze in ice-cream maker following manufacturer's instructions.