Ice Cream, Honey?

Directions

1. 1
   Combine milk and vanilla and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
2. 2
   Remove from heat and let sit for 1 hour.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, combine raisins and rum (or water) and let stand until raisins and plumped (around 30 minutes).
4. 4
   Remove the vanilla bean from milk and reheat it until small bubbles appear along the edges of the pan.
5. 5
   While the milk is reheating, beat the egg yolks until thick and pale.
6. 6
   Whisk a little of the hot milk into the yolks to temper them, then gradually stir the yolk mixture into the remaining hot milk.
7. 7
   Simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5 minutes).
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   Remove from heat and stir in honey.
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   Let cool.
10. 10
    When cool, fold in creme fraiche and the raisins and any liquid.
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    Transfer to an ice cream maker and follow manufacturer's directions-OR- Freeze in small custard cups or molds.
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    Enjoy!