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In a large saucepan, bring heavy cream, milk,vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks to a simmer and cook for 12 minutes, stirring frequently.
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In a bowl, combine sugar and egg yolks.
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Very slowly add cream mixture, a little at a time, stirring constantly until eggs are warm to the touch.
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Add mixture back to the saucepan and cook over low hear until the mixture coats the back of the spoon.
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Transfer to a bowl and cool.
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Refrigerate until chilled.
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Remove the vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks.
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Freeze according to ice cream manufacture's directions.
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This makes a small freezer of ice cream.