Saturday, June 25, 2011

Frozen Treats Week #3: Pecan Vanilla Ice Cream with Maple Syrup

Okay, I totally chose this recipe because the week is quickly coming to a close and I didn't want to drop the ball.  I didn't want to drop the ball on my pledge to make a new frozen treat every week.  Nor did I want to drop the ball on making a Jamie Oliver recipe once a week as part of the I Heart Cooking Clubs group.  Saying all that, I wasn't expecting for this recipe to blow my socks off, but it did.  The caramelized sugary and maple flavored pecans are so perfect sitting on top of vanilla ice cream.  Top it all off with a drizzle of good maple syrup and it's pure heaven.  I will definitely be making this again!

Now for a confession.  I have a new addiction.  It's called Pinterest.  Have you heard of it? If not, you need to get on over there right now.  Be prepared to spend a few hours, or even all day on this site.  It's insanely addictive.  I've pinned so many ideas and recipes that I've lost count.  
 Pecan Vanilla Ice Cream with Maple Syrup
Adapted from Jamie Oliver via Food Network
Serves 4

2 tablespoons confectioners sugar (or enough to make a paste)
2 handfuls pecan nuts
1 to 1-1/2 tablespoon(s) maple extract (my addition)
1 quart good quality vanilla ice cream
maple syrup

Heat the oven to 350F.  Mix the confectioners sugar, maple extract (or flavoring) on a baking tray with a little water to make a thick-ish paste.  Add the pecans.  Bake in the oven for a few minutes (I baked mine for about 8 minutes) or until toasted and caramelized.  Scoop out the ice cream into 4 glasses or bowls and sprinkle over the whole pecans then drizzle with a good glug of maple syrup.

 Notes/Results:  Oh my...the scent when those pecans are baking is amazing! The sugary caramelized pecans and maple syrup are an insanely addictive topping for vanilla ice cream.  I used one good handful of pecans, together with about a tablespoon of maple extract, and about 4-5 tablespoons of confectioners sugar.  Jamie indicates to add water to make a paste.  I would say I used about 1 good tablespoon of water. My suggestion would be to play with the recipe until you feel comfortable that your paste is thick enough.  Absolutely delicious!

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I'm off to disappear on the Pinterest site again!  If you don't hear from me for awhile send help!!

19 comments:

  1. I love this! Maple syrup, pecans and vanilla ice cream, heavenly!

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  2. awesome ice cream think I will afford that site he eh twitter is addiction enough for me

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  3. What an awesome combination. LOVE IT!

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  4. Oh, wow! Those pecans look so good. So very, very good.

    Blogger isn't letting me sign in again.
    Michelle from Ms enPlace

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  5. lol, I have this marked to make, too! It looks sooo good. And I hear ya about Pinterest. I have to force myself to click off of it after a while...one click leads to another...leads to another...leads to another...

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  6. Love this dish. I barely can work facebook...I cant handle any more new things! Hope you are having a great weekend.

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  7. Love the pictures. The melty part of the ice cream is my favorite.

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  8. I've been noticing the past few weeks I've been getting a ton of traffice from Pinterest. I had no idea what it was, I have to go check it out. I'm wondering if it's like Stumble Upon. I would love to try this on homemade vanilla ice cream. Delicious!! I might have to make some ice cream today....thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. Yummy! This sounds amazingly good. My hubby's favorite ice cream is maple walnut, so I am thinking this will be a hit. I also like that I won't need an ice cream maker, since I don't have one yet:)

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  10. You really did absolutely HAVE to make this ice cream! It looks so good. And those pecans...I'd probably try to add them to as many meals as possible.

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  11. What a delicious flavour combo! Wonderful ice cream. ☺

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  12. Looks way better than the ice cream I made this week...ha! Carmelized pecans=YUM!

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  13. That looks so divine! Those crunchy brown pecans...and such a simple recipe too! YUM.

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  14. I was wondering what cold treat I would make this week. Thanks picking this recipe for me.
    Mimi

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  15. OK, this is just gorgeous. I love the maple syrup-pecans-vanilla ice cream combo. I'm drooling. ;-)

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  16. Kim, this looks crazy good! I've wanted to check out pinterest but honestly I'm afraid to! I've recently become totally addicted to Stumbleupon!

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  17. Okay I think i just gained five pounds looking at that stunning picture.
    *kisses* HH

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  18. Crap. I should have NOT looked at pininterest. Thanks. Sigh....

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