Orange and Cardamom Ice-Cream

My first batch of homemade ice-cream! I was so excited to try this on the weekend, after I got the KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment from Nick for our 8th anniversary. It turned out well, but it may have been a little too soft when we served it. I really should have chilled the mixture before churning it, but it was pretty amazing to see it double in size and getting to a beautiful consistency. It was great served with Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar.

3/4 cup castor sugar
1/2 cup water
4 eggs
1/2 cup concentrated orange juice
seeds from 5 cardamom pods, crushed
1 1/4 cups cream

Bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved.

Lightly beat eggs in an electric mixer.

Pour on boiling syrup, beating until volume has doubled.

Beat in orange juice and cardamom seeds.

When well blended, stir in cream.

Churn in an ice-cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until needed.