Rum Raisin Ice Cream

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   In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the raisins with enough rum to cover.

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   Bring to a simmer over low heat.

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   (Watch carefully. If the alcohol gets too hot, it will ignite.) Remove from the heat and let cool.

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   Strain the rum into a heatproof glass measuring cup and set aside.

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   Reserve the raisins.

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   In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream and half-and-half.

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   Gradually whisk in the sugar to blend.

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   Whisk in the vanilla.

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   Refrigerate, covered, until very cold, at least 3 hours or as long as 3 days.

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    Whisk the mixture to blend and pour into the canister of an ice cream maker.

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    Freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.

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    When the ice cream is at the soft-serve stage, add 1/3 cup of the rum and the raisins and process 1 minute longer.

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    (Discard any remaining rum or reserve for another use.) Eat at once or transfer to a covered container and freeze up to 8 hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.