Mr. Jefferson's Ice Cream Sundae with Brandied Peaches and Praline Crumbles.

So Thomas Jefferson is credited with bringing the new Americans everything from capers, figs, almonds and pistachios to macaroni, and most notable, vanilla ice cream.  He is said to have amazed his guests with this specialty that features luscious brandy spiked sautéed peaches with crunchy salty pecan praline crumbles as an added layer of texture and flavor.  A taste like this may have you falling in love with this famous forefather just because you now know he was a world class foodie too?

             

 

Mr. Jefferson’s Ice Cream Sundae with Bandied Peaches and Praline Crumbles

Ingredients:

For the Ice Cream 

1 cup milk

A pinch of salt

3/4 cups sugar

1 vanilla bean

5 egg yolks

2 cup heavy cream

A few drops of vanilla extract

For the Praline Crumbles.

½ C. sugar

¾ teaspoon salt (Kosher or Fleur de Sel)

Candied Pecans

For the Brandied Peaches

6 peach halves (best fresh or we used Trader Joe's jar of peaches in white grape juice)  

2T. unsalted butter (Kerry Gold)Pinch of salt 2 T. Brown sugar. 

1-2 tsp. Brandy (Pimm’s, Grande Mainer or any fine quality Brandy)

For the Ice Cream we are sending you to David Lebovitz for a great contemporary recipe that is based upon Jefferson’s classic from around 1815.  The original recipe is found in the Jefferson Papers collection at the Library of Congress. If you are curious, you can find that one at the Monticello Website here, Mr. Jefferson’s Ice Cream.

For the Praline Crumbles.  

Spray a sheet pan with non-stick or use a Silpat liner. Spread the sugar in a medium skillet or sauce pan (copper is best).  Cook over medium heat, occasionally shaking the pan.  Do not stir.  Watch this carefully to see the color turn to an nice deep carmel. Take it off the heat immediately if it begins to smoke.  Now, quickly sprinkle in the salt, swirl it  around and then pour onto the sheet pan.  Now adjust the pan so that the mixture spreads out to make as large a layer as possible.  Rapidly place the pecans over all.   Set this in a cool place to become brittle.  Just before service, cut the Praline into small pieces with a large knife.  Make them small since large pieces can be sharp.
  
For the Brandied Peaches

Peal the peaches and dry off as much as possible by blotting with a paper towel and allowing them to air off.  In a skillet, large enough to accommodate the peaches in a single layer, add the butter and the Brandy then bring to a little frothy simmer over medium heat.  Add the salt and brown sugar and cook until bubbly. Finally add the peaches, cut side down, and sauté until just lightly browned, basting the tops often.

To Serve:

Create a little mountain of Ice Cream, in honor of Monticello, and place the peach halves at the base. Spoon on any extra syrup.  Sprinkle lavishly with the Praline Crumbles.

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[denise @ quickies on the dinner table]

That is truly beautiful, the presentation, the photography, just breathtaking! It sounds utterly delicious and sinful too!

[Milla]

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[Cooking with Kait]

What a great combination of ingredients.

[Rick]

Never knew Thomas Jefferson was such a foodie! He may beat Famous Amos as my favorite historical figure.

[Mely]

I have my spoon ready to eat that picture. What a mouthwatering dessert and easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!

[redkathy]

History and dessert... what more could one ask for, fabulous!

[Chris@TheSnackHound]

If that was served to me, I think I would have to sit and admire it for a minute. Hopefully it wouldn't melt in the meantime. I would imagine the original recipe would be hit and miss if one didn't know how big a "bottle of cream" was back then.

[Bibi]

This looks absolutely sinful and delicious. I love everything in it. I printed out this recipe and I will be trying it this weekend....can't wait.

[5 Star Foodie]

Sounds fabulous with brandied peaches and praline crumbles, excellent dessert!

[Joanne]

Beautiful. I love the combination.

[Juls @ Juls' Kitchen]

It is simply amazing! Congratulations!