Ingredients:
1 cup of granulated sugar.
1 cup of water.
6 large fresh peppermint sprigs, about four inches long.
1 quart of cream.
8 medium egg yolks.
Preparation Instructions:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water and mint. Over medium-low heat, simmer the liquid for about 20 minutes, to infuse the flavors. Remove from the heat, strain the mint leaves out and allow to cool completely.
In a different saucepan, over medium heat, add the cream. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil. Whisk the egg yolks together. Whisk 1 cup of the hot cream into the egg mixture. Mix thoroughly. In a steady stream, slowly add the egg mixture to the hot cream mixture. Continue to cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
Strain the mixture. Whisk the mint liquid into the cream mixture. Mix thoroughly. Add the mint-cream mixture to the electric ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer's instructions.