BROWN SUGAR-VANILLA ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine half- and- half, light cream,or milk and brown sugar.
• Cook and stir over medium heat just till brown sugar dissolves.
• Stir about 1 cup of the warm mixture into beaten egg yolks; return all to saucepan.
• Bring to boiling,stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat.
• Boil gently over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the whipping cream and the vanilla.
• Cool.
• If desired, stir in pecans or or almonds.
• Freeze in a 4-or 5-quart ice cream freezer according to the manufacturer's directions.
• Note:freezing time and cooling times aren't included in cooking and preparation times.