Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Directions

1. 1
   Place the light cream, sugar and butter into a saucepan and mix together over a low heat.
2. 2
   Stir until the mixture starts to bubble around the edges.
3. 3
   Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool.
4. 4
   When the mixture is cold transfer it to an ice cream maker and stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
5. 5
   Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions but remember to add the pecan nuts as the ice cream starts to harden.