Pecan-Caramel Crunch Ice Cream

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

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   Stir together first 5 ingredients; spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet.

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   Bake for 15 minutes.

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   Cool completely on a wire rack.

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   Process in a food processor until finely chopped; set aside.

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   Stir together 2 cups brown sugar and next 3 ingredients in a large saucepan over low heat.

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   Simmer, stirring often for 1 minute (do not boil).

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   Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored.

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   Gradually stir 1 cup hot brown sugar mixture into yolks.

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    Add egg yolk mixture to remaining hot mixture; cook, stirring constantly, over low heat 2 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.

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    Remove pan from heat; stir in cream, condensed milk, and vanilla.

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    Let cool to room temperature.

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    Pour mixture into freezer container of a 6-quart hand-turned or electric freezer and freeze accordint to manufacturer-s instructions for 5 to 7 minutes or until partially frozen.

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    Layer top of ice cream evenly with oat mixture and caramel topping.

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    Freeze again for 10 to 15 minutes longer until mixture is frozen.

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    Eat now if you like, or if you like it firmer, put mixture in freezer-safe container and freeze 8 hours or overnight.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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