Cherry-Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Cherry Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh cherries (about 1 ½ pounds), pitted, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup cherry-flavored brandy or brandy
• ¹/₃ cup cherry preserves
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• ¾ cup sugar
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup chilled whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1. Make sauce: Combine cherries and sugar in heavy large saucepan; toss to coat. Let stand until juices form, about 2 hours. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; mix in brandy. Transfer 1 cup cherry mixture to sma...

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