Ginger Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipes

PUMPKIN-GINGER SORBET

Steps:

• In a small saucepan mix the pumpkin or squash with 1 cup of the cider until thoroughly incorporated. Stir in the ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, pepper and honey. Bring to simmer on low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
• Transfer to a medium-size bowl, stir in the remaining 2 cups cider, add the rum or bourbon if using, and the vanilla. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, until very cold.
• Churn the mixture in your ice cream maker for about 45 minutes, until it reaches the consistency of mashed potatoes. Transfer to a container and freeze at least 2 hours to firm up. To serve, transfer the sorbet to the refrigerator and allow to soften for about an hour before scooping.

PUMPKIN ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix until well blended. Stir in pecans. Fold in ice cream.
• Line a 9x13 inch dish or sealable plastic container with 18 cookies. Spread half the ice cream mixture over the cookies. Repeat layers. Freeze until firm.

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; stir until the sugar is dissolved. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. , Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

GINGER-PUMPKIN ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a small pot, scald the milk; in another pot, scald the cream.
• In a saucepan, combine sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring at first until sugar dissolves. Let the mixture cook undisturbed until it caramelizes, 7 to 10 minutes.
• When the sugar has caramelized, remove pan from the heat and add the cream at once, stirring constantly. Return pan to medium heat and stir constantly until all sugar is dissolved. Add milk and bring just to the boiling point.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks with the pumpkin puree and spices. Blend well with a wooden spoon.
• Add the cream mixture to the pumpkin mixture, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Take care not to let the egg curdle. When all is incorporated, place the mixture in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constanlty, until it becomes thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, pour mixture into a large bowl and let cool at room temperature. Prepare ice cream in a manual or electric ice- cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.

PUMPKIN GINGER FLOAT

Steps:

• Place 4 float glasses in the freezer to chill.
• When ready to serve, scoop 1 to 2 scoops of ice cream into each glass. Slowly pour the ginger beer over the ice cream until it meets the rim of the glasses. Garnish with whipped cream and serve immediately.

PUMPKIN GINGERSNAP ICE CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and walnuts; stir in oil. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, mix ice cream and pie filling until blended. Spread into prepared crust; sprinkle with pie spice. Freeze, covered, 8 hours or overnight.

PUMPKIN-GINGERBREAD ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Bring milk, cream, milk caramel, and cinnamon stick to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Remove from heat. Cover, and let stand 30 minutes. Return to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick. Set aside.
• Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Put yolks and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until pale and thick, about 4 minutes.
• With machine running, add hot milk mixture in a slow, steady stream. Add pumpkin and vanilla, and beat until combined. Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl set in the ice-water bath. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Sandwich ice cream between gingerbread cookies just before serving.