Burned Peach Ice Cream

Name: Burned Peach Ice Cream
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 560 min
Ingredients: 2 cups half-and-half; 1 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons peach preserves, not jelly; 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, or 1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste; Pinch kosher salt; 4 medium peaches, halved, seeded, and grilled or broiled until brown

ACTIVE TIME: 45

TOTAL TIME: 9 20

Yield: 2 quart

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2 cups half-and-half
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons peach preserves, not jelly
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, or 1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Pinch kosher salt
4 medium peaches, halved, seeded, and grilled or broiled until brown

Specialized Hardware

Candy/fry thermometer

Ice cream maker

ACTIVE TIME: 45

TOTAL TIME: 9 20

Yield: 2 quart

Procedure

Combine the half-and-half and the whipping cream in a 4-quart saucepan and place over medium heat. Attach a frying or candy thermometer to inside of pan. Stirring occasionally, bring the mixture to 175ºF.
Remove from heat and add the sugar, preserves, vanilla bean and seeds, and kosher salt. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Cover and steep for 20 minutes.
Remove the hull of the vanilla bean, if using, pour mixture into a container, and refrigerate, uncovered, until at least room temperature. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to overnight to mellow flavors and texture.
Freeze mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Meanwhile, chop the browned peaches roughly. Once the mixture has reached a soft-serve consistency, add the peaches and continue to let it churn until just incorporated. Spoon the mixture into one or two lidded containers and harden in the freezer at least 2 hours before serving.