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!!
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19 comments:

  1. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookJune 25, 2011 at 5:29 PM

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

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  2. chow and chatterJune 25, 2011 at 5:38 PM

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

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  3. LaraJune 25, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What an awesome combination. LOVE IT!

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  4. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    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. Heather S-GJune 25, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    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. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    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. Barbara BakesJune 26, 2011 at 12:28 AM

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

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  8. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    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. LorraineJune 26, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    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. JoanneJune 26, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    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. NKPJune 26, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    What a delicious flavour combo! Wonderful ice cream. ☺

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  12. JulieJune 26, 2011 at 9:30 PM

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

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  13. BarbaraJune 27, 2011 at 2:21 PM

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

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  14. Mimi's KitchenJune 28, 2011 at 12:54 AM

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

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  15. Deb in HawaiiJune 28, 2011 at 5:37 AM

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

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  16. KathleenJune 28, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    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. UnknownJune 29, 2011 at 4:15 PM

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

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  18. HollyJune 29, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Oh wow, wow!!! YUMMMMMM:)

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  19. ChrisJuly 2, 2011 at 6:56 PM

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

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