Fannie Farmer Pistachio Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk, scalded
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 quart cream (the original says "thin cream")
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2-3 cups pistachios or peanuts, chopped
• green food coloring

Directions

1. 1

   Mix flour, sugar, and salt.

2. 2

   Add egg and milk gradually.

3. 3

   Cook in a double boiler over hot water for 10 minutes, sitrring constantly at first.

4. 4

   If the custard takes on a slightly curdled appearance, don't worry, this will disappear after freezing).

5. 5

   Allow to cool.

6. 6

   When cool, add cream, vanilla, almond extract, anda few drops of food coloring, enough to make it a pale mint green color.

7. 7

   Strain and freeze according to your ice cream maker's instructions.

8. 8

   When ice cycle has finshed, stir in the nuts and store in an airtight container in the real freezer to "ripen" and firm up.