Cardamon Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
15 cardamom pods, crushed with seeds exposed
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium saucepan, mix cream, milk, and cardamom pods. Heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer five minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let mixture cool, about 25 minutes. Strain out cardamom pods and seeds.
3. Refrigerate cream mixture overnight.
4. Whisk sugar and vanilla extract into cream and milk until mostly dissolved (no need to reheat).
5. Place all incredients into ice cream maker. Churn for 25 minutes. Transfer to freezer until ready to serve.

Makes about 5-6 cups.