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Combine cream, milk, cardamom, honey and salt in a medium saucepan. Warm over medium heat until mixture comes to simmer. Cover and remove from heat. Allow mixture to steep about 5-10 minutes or until the cardamom flavor is apparent, yet subtle. Remove cardamom using a spider or slotted spoon. If you allow the mixture to steep too long, it will become bitter.
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Place a sieve over a large bowl and set aside. Bring cream mixture back to a simmer over medium heat.
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Beat egg yolk and sugar until combined. Temper eggs by spooning about 2 to 3 ladlefuls of the cream mixture into the yolk mixture while constantly whisking. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly pour egg mixture into cream mixture, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk for about 3-5 minutes or until custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Remove from heat. Pour ice cream base through the sieve into the bowl to remove any lumps. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Chill in fridge at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
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Freeze using an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Let set completely in freezer. Enjoy.
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For the granola, preheat oven to 225u00b0F and line a baking tray with a silpat or parchment.
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Combine syrup, sugar, oil and salt in a bowl. Microwave for about 30-60 seconds or until sugar is dissolved. Place oats and pistachios on tray and toss to coat in maple mixture.
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Bake for a total of 2-3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes, or until maple mixture has thickened to just coat the oats and nuts. Push granola into a tight bunch to encourage clusters to form. Lightly season with fleur de sel. Cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge.
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For the plums, preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Line a baking tray with a silpat or parchment.
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Toss halved plums in butter, sugar and salt. Place on baking sheet, cut side down. Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until softened and beginning to release juices. Peel and discard skin. Chop and combine with any juices from the baking tray.
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To serve, scoop ice cream into bowl and top with chopped plums and granola.