Lavender Ice Cream

Ingredients:
1 Cup plus 2 TBS Sugar
4 TBS Fresh Coarsely Chopped Lavender Leaves and flowers (stems removed)
2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
1 Cup Heavy Cream
4 TBS Water
1 Vanilla Bean (split lengthwise) or 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
6 Egg Yolks
Zest from 1 Lemon

 

  1. In a sauce pan combine 2 TBSP Sugar with Water and Lavender. Stirring Frequently over medium high heat, bring to a boil and cook until it has the consistency of honey. It should look clear, don’t let the sugar get brown.
  2. Add Milk, Heavy Cream, Sugar, Lemon Zest, and Vanilla Bean (if you’re using Vanilla Extract, wait until step 4 to add it) - bring close to a boil (but not boiling!). Set aside and let cool until you can touch the outside of the pan.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and add half of the milk mixture (from step 2) slowly while whisking.  Pour the egg mixture back into the remaining milk and put it on the stove.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 5 to 7 minutes until the spoon becomes lightly coated (do not let the mixture boil); remove from heat. 
  4. Strain the custard into a bowl to remove the Lavender and Vanilla Bean and set the bowl inside a larger bowl filled with ice and water.  If you’re using Vanilla Extract, add it now and stir.  Let it cool to room temperature stirring occasionally. 
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or, optimally, overnight.
  6. Pour the custard into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the instructions.  Add some Lavender flowers in the last few minutes of mixing for a colorful treat!

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