Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe

Makes about 1 quart (1l)

Adapted from The Craft of Baking by Karen DeMasco & Mindy Fox

If using canned pumpkin, make sure to find one that's 100% pumpkin. Often you'll find cans of Pumpkin Pie Filling , which usually has spices and sweetener already added.

Press the mixture through a fine mesh strainer before freezing, as directed. Pumpkin can be slightly grainy and straining the custard is a good idea to help smooth it out.

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) whole milk

1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons (95 g) granulated sugar

1 teaspoon freshly-grated ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

5 large egg yolks

1/4 cup packed (60 g) dark brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

optional: 2 teaspoons Grand Marnier, rum or brandy

3/4 cup (180 g) canned pumpkin puree (100% pure), or homemade (see directions in post)