Sugar-coated pecans and dark, sweet cherries stud this rich ice cream.
Combine pecans, 1/4 cup sugar and butter in heavy saucepan or skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar turns golden, shaking pan occasionally (4 to 5 minutes). DO NOT STIR. Pour onto heavy-duty aluminum foil. Cool completely. Break into pieces.
Combine all ice cream ingredients
except cherries in large bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in pecans and cherries. Pour into ice cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.
*Substitute 1 (16 1/2-ounce) can sour cherries, drained.
Recipe Tip
Substitute gluten-free vanilla when making this recipe gluten-free.
Learn about gluten-free baking.