Chunky Cherry-Pecan Ice Cream

Makes 16 (1/2-cup) servings

Prep Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

Nuts Ingredients

• 1/2 - cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/4 - cup sugar
• 1 - Tablespoon Butter

Ice Cream Ingredients

• 3 - cups Fat Free Half & Half
• 1-1/2 - cups Sour Cream
• 1 - cup sugar
• 1/4 - cup cherry preserves
• 1 - Tablespoon vanilla
• 1 - cup pitted quartered dark sweet cherries*

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan or skillet, add pecans, 1/4 cup sugar and butter .
2. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar turns golden, shaking pan occasionally (4 to 5 minutes). DO NOT STIR.
3. Pour onto heavy-duty aluminum foil.
4. Cool completely and break into pieces.
5. In a large bowl, add sour cream, sugar, cherry preserves, and vanilla.
6. Sir until sugar dissolves.
7. Stir in pecans and cherries.

*Substitute 1 (16 1/2-ounce) can sour cherries, drained.