Ingredients

• 1  recipe Pecan Clusters (see recipe below)
• 2  cups half-and-half or light cream
• 3/4  cup purchased caramel ice cream topping
• 1/4  cup packed brown sugar
• 1-1/2  teaspoons vanilla
• 2  cups whipping cream

Directions

1. Prepare Pecan Clusters.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine half-and-half, caramel topping, sugar, and vanilla. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

3. Stir in whipping cream and about half of the Pecan Clusters. Freeze in a 4- or 5-quart ice cream freezer according to the manufacturer's directions. Sprinkle remaining clusters over individual servings. Makes 2 quarts.

Pecan Clusters: In a heavy medium skillet, melt 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring until golden. Add 1 cup chopped pecans. Turn out onto a buttered cookie sheet or foil. Cool and break into clusters.