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Lemon Herbed Potatoes Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2/3 c Sugar
  • 1 1/2 c Whipping cream
  • 1 tb Lemon balm leaves; sliced
  • 1 1/2 c Milk
  • 1/2 Lemon; zest only
  • 3 Egg yolks
  • 2 tb Lemon juice; fresh
  • 1/4 c Lemon balm leaves
  • 1/2 ts Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c Lemon verbena leaves

Directions
  • Step #1 leaves are measured by "hardpacking:" press down in the measuring c with your fingers In a heavy 2-quart saucepan or double boiler over medium-low heat, milk, stir & heat the cream, & sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  • Step #2 Do not boil.
  • Step #3 In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks lightly.
  • Step #4 While whisking, pour 1 c of the hot cream mixture into the bowl, then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan & place over medium-low heat.
  • Step #5 Stir constantly with a wooden spoon (don't let the mixture boil; it could curdle) for about 8 mins, or until it begins to thicken & coats the spoon.
  • Step #6 To test for doneness, dip a metal spoon into the mixture & run your finger across the back.
  • Step #7 The custard is done when your finger leaves a clear, clean trail.
  • Step #8 A candy thermometer should read 175-180 degrees F.
  • Step #9 Remove the pan from the heat & stir in the the vanilla.
  • Step #10 stir in the the lemon peel, lemon juice, & hard-packed lemon herbs into the hot ice-cream base.
  • Step #11 Cover & chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hr (the longer it is put in the fridged, the stronger the flavor will be).
  • Step #12 Strain the mixture & add the sliced lemon balm leaves for color.
  • Step #13 Pour the mixture into an ice-cream maker & freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Step #14 --.
  • Enjoy the LEMON HERBED POTATOES recipe

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