Maple Buttermilk Pecan Ice Cream

half and half

kosher salt

(2 slightly scant cups) brown sugar (I used demerara)

egg yolks

corn starch

cold buttermilk (I actually used 11 oz buttermilk because that was all I had. I made up the difference with sour cream. You can do that too, if you want. It's delicious)

vanilla extract ((I used vanilla paste))

maple extract ((optional but helps to tie everything together))

pecan halves or pieces (you're going to chop them up anyway)

real maple syrup

unsalted butter

kosher salt

cinnamon

smoked paprika ((optional but delicious))

maple syrup ((about 2/3 cup))

heavy cream plus 1 more oz heavy cream for later if necessary

salt

tiny splash of vanilla

" pat of butter ((about 1 teaspoon, more or less))