apricot earl grey ice cream

Directions

1. 1

   Apricot Earl Grey Ice Cream 1 cup (about 6 ounces) dried apricots 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2/3 cup water 1 1/2 cups milk

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over moderate heat

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered, until the apricots are tender, 10 to 12 minutes

4. 4

   Transfer the apricots and any remaining liquid to a food processor and puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice

5. 5

   Set aside

6. 6

   In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the milk and tea leaves

7. 7

   Warm over low heat until the milk is hot

8. 8

   Remove from the heat and let steep for 5 minutes