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Maple Carrot Ice Cream

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 28 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 476

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  • In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter. If you do not have pre-shredded carrots, you can use a potato peeler to shred them or cut them into very thin slices.
  • Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar and shredded carrots.
  • Cook at a medium-low temperature for about 8 minutes, or until the carrots are soft and the sugar is melted. Be carefully not to let the sugar burn, as that can happen quickly. If it looks like it is going to overheat, remove it from stovetop.
  • Remove from heat and let the carrots cool for a few minutes.
  • Add the carrots and sugar mixture to a blender or food processor. Add a few tbsp of the milk as well.
  • Pulse or blend until the carrots turn into a smooth paste. You may need to add a little bit more milk so the carrots don't stick in the blender.
  • Put the heavy whipping cream, remaining milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon in a pot.
  • Place the pot over medium heat and cook until it begins to simmer. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes or until aromatic.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a new bowl. Add the maple syrup and the previously blended carrot mixture and stir with a whisk to combine.
  • Once the maple syrup is fully incorporated into the milk mixture, cover it and put it in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours or until it has chilled completely. I like to leave it in the fridge overnight.
  • After the milk has rested in the fridge for a while, you can remove it and transfer it to your ice cream machine. Follow the machine's manufacturer instructions to make the ice cream. It usually involves leaving it in the machine for several hours.
  • When the ice cream is done, it will be very soft. You can serve it like this or move it to a freezer-proof container and freeze it for a few hours to harden it.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 15497IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg