Caramel Ice Cream

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 large egg yolks
¼ cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, scraped, and seeds reserved
1 cup half-and-half
2 cups heavy cream

Prepare an ice water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside. Combine cream, half-and-half, and vanilla seeds in a large bowl and set aside. Combine sugar and water in a large saucepan and stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boi...

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