Maple Iced Custard

 

PREP TIME: 20 mins

TOTAL TIME: 6 hours 30 mins

SERVING: 10-12

 

INGREDIENTS

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1 1/3 cups Fulton's Organic Maple Syrup – Dark Grade
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream
4 large egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

In a have saucepan, over med hear bring the maple syrup to a boil. Boil for 1 min stirring frequently. Slowly stir in the milk and whipping cream. Bring mixture ALMOST to a boil. Set aside.

 

In a bowl whisk the egg yolks until well blended. While whisking, slowly add 1 cup of the maple mixture. Whisk the egg and maple mixture into the remaining maple mixture.

 

Cook over med-low heat, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan with a non metal spoon. DO NOT BOIL. (If bubbles appear or steam rises, remove the pan from the heat and stir). Continue heating 4-5 min until the mixture thickens. Then add the vanilla.

 

Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a glass bowl. Cover and refrigerate 5 hours or overnight.

 

Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and proceed according to the manufacturers directions.

 

Allow the iced custard to rest in the freezer for 1 hour in the freezer to firm up before enjoying, it's worth the wait!

 

Can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. (If it lasts that long).

 

Submitted by Hollie Palmer of Almonte – Dessert Finalist