Ingredients

  • 2 12 cups half-and-half or 2 12 cups light cream
  • 34 cup sugar
  • 12 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
  • 14 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 14 teaspoon saffron thread, slightly crushed
  • 1 12 cups whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Method

  • In saucepan, bring mixture of 11/2 cups half and half, sugar and spices just to simmer, stirring often.
  • Let cool to room temperature.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours.
  • Combine spice mix with whipping cream, 1 cup half and half, and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Freeze in 4-5 quart ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Ripen 4 hours.