A gentleman friend suggested that the next batch of homemade ice cream

[kestrel91316]

I make be pumpkin pie flavored. I found an idea for doing it - vanilla recipe with canned pumpkin more sugar, pumpkin pie spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg), and pecans added.

I'll keep you advised.

[MagickMuffin]

1. I hope you'll view my thread about removing moisture from the pumpkin filling

I would think too much moisture in the ice cream will cause it to develop ice crystals.

The method I posted about removes up to 4 fl oz. of moisture. So, check it out, it doesn't require too much effort.

Good Luck with the ice cream.

[kestrel91316]

2. Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me about that.

[yellerpup]

3. That sounds really good!

I'd toast the pecans first for crispness. Good luck! :hi:

[hippywife]

4. Sounds really good.

I've made it with leftover fresh pumpkin pie filling, completely finished with all the ingredients but it's been a while.

Keep us posted. :hi:




P.S. Did you say "gentleman friend"? ;)

[kestrel91316]

5. Yes I did. He's not quite a BF, but it's sort of heading that direction.

[hippywife]

6. Woohoo!

How long has this been going on? Hope it works out well for you. :hug:

[kestrel91316]

9. Well I am actually dating around a little - I am not looking for the love of my

life, too burned out on the whole thing to think it could ever work, lol. But I am having FUN. Met this guy around Labor Day.

[hippywife]

10. Well, it sounds like

things are getting comfy. :D

I do know what you mean tho. If anything would happen between Bill and I, I'm done! LOL

I do wish you luck. ;)

[GoCubsGo]

7. That's pretty much how the Ben and Jerry's cookbook does it

They call for their "sweet cream base", and add a can of pumpkin, along with some nutmeg and cinnamon, no nuts. I think toasted pecans will be a great addition. One of the grocery store chains down here, Publix, had a Pumpkin Pie version of their store brand ice cream. Instead of nuts, it had chunks of pie crust. It also had a swirl of something that was supposed to mock the whipped cream. It was good stuff. Wish they'd carry it year round.

[Lucinda]

8. Sounds delicious!

I'd like to try and make a frozen yogurt version toooooo. :)

[kestrel91316]

11. That's actually what i settled on. Gonna pick up the ingredients tomorrow AM.