Neelys Homemade Peach Ice Cream

By dgraves

Ingredients

• 5 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 (12 OZ.) can peach nectar
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 ounces sour cream
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• Praline Pecan Sauce, recipe follows

Preparation

Step 1

Cook's Note: A few hours before making, place ice cream insert into the freezer

Place chopped peaches into a saucepan. Add water and a can of peach nectar. Cook over medium heat until soft and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain peach juice. Place peaches into a large bowl; add sugar and allow to cool to room temperature.
Add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract and lemon jucie to the bowl with the peach mixture. Using an emersion blender mix together to incorporate. Remove ice cream insert from the freezer and turn on the machine. Pour the peach mixture into the insert and follow manufacturer's instructions for churning. Freeze ice cream in a covered container until ready to serve.
Serve warm Praline Pecan Sauce over ice cream.

PRALINE PECAN SAUCE:
2 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 stick butter, melted
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until smooth and syrupy. Serve warm. Store leftover sauce, covered, in the refrigerator.