Vanilla Ice Cream

Ice cream flavors can be a really divisive issue between people.  For whatever reason, people just cannot seem to understand why someone would like something other than what they like.

If you love Rocky Road, how could anyone ever prefer Neapolitan?  If chocolate's your thing, why would people want to ruin it with cookie dough and fudge swirls?

So, needless to say, people are often confused when I tell them that my favorite flavor is vanilla.

Usually, they respond, "Just Vanilla?!"  "A plain vanilla shake?!"  Well, it's not just, plain vanilla!  It's delicious and it's a classic!

I think that this ice cream might be able to bring some people around to my camp though.  This is by far the best vanilla ice cream recipe I have ever tried.  Actually, it's the best ice cream recipe that I've had period.

And if that's still not enough to convince you - there's always hot fudge and caramel toppings!

VANILLA ICE CREAM
Recipe from Alton Brown
2 c. half and half
1 c. whipping cream
1 c. minus 2 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. peach preserves
1 vanilla bean

1.  Split and scrape out the vanilla bean.  In a medium saucepan combine all ingredients including the hull of the vanilla bean.

2.  Cook over medium heat until the first bubble comes to the surface (170˚).

3.  Once cooled, pour into a tupperware and refrigerate overnight.

4.  Pour contents into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's instructions.  Serve soft right out of the ice cream maker or place in the freezer to harden.

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