Pumpkin Maple Pecan Ice Cream made with wholesome ingredients like half and half, milk, sugar, pumpkin, maple syrup and pecans. 
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! And trust me, you will definitely be screaming for more of this Pumpkin Maple Pecan Ice Cream.
My ice cream maker has been putting in some over time these last few months because it tastes better than most store-bought brands and it's just so easy to make at home; especially when you can control the ingredients that go into it.
I wanted to come up with a new Fall flavor to celebrate this time of year and pumpkin, maple and pecan sounded like the perfect combination to me.
Ingredients Needed
For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients:
- Half and Half
- Granulated Sugar
- Heavy Cream
- Pumpkin Puree
- Maple Syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Chopped Pecans
As far as equipment goes, you'll need an ice cream maker. The one we have is super easy to use, but you will need to make sure the insert has been frozen for at least one day before you prepare the ice cream.
How do you make Pumpkin Maple Pecan Ice Cream?
Start by placing the half and half and sugar in a large bowl and blend with an electric handheld mixer until the sugar dissolves.
Next, blend in the heavy cream, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Pour the mixture into your pre-frozen ice cream maker insert, turn on the machine and churn for approximately 30 minutes until the mixture thickens. Add the chopped pecans and mix with a spoon.
Finally, transfer the ice cream into an airtight freezer safe container and place in the freezer for a minimum of 2 hours before serving. I also like to cover the ice cream with plastic wrap before putting on the lid.
This Pumpkin Maple Pecan Ice Cream was delicious, not too sweet with just the right about of buttery maple flavor.
Because it is orange in color due to the pumpkin, it makes for a festive dessert for Thanksgiving or any time during the Fall season.
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Pumpkin Maple Pecan Ice Cream
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Place the half and half and sugar in a large bowl and blend with an electric mixer until the sugar dissolves; then blend in the heavy cream, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into your pre-frozen ice cream maker insert, turn on the machine and churn for approximately 30 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Add the chopped pecans and mix with a spoon.
- Transfer the ice cream into an airtight freezer safe container and place in the freezer for a minimum of 2 hours (best when it sits overnight) before serving.
Carla says
This ice cream recipe looks great! I actually tried something like this a while back, and this just brought back so many nostalgic memories, haha! I love cooking stuff like this. I always try to find new recipes on forums and I got great ones emailed to me from http://lovelyrecipesforyou.weebly.com and I genuinely enjoy them. Anyways, thanks for posting this dish, I really need to make this more often!
carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says
Thank you Carla!
Donna says
What kind of ice cream maker do you have that you like so much?
carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says
I have the 2qt. Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt-Sorbet and Ice Cream Maker. It's so easy to use!
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