From "Straightfromthefarm" blogspot:
Dreamy Creamy Blueberry Ice Cream
A Straight from the Farm Original
3 C. fresh blueberries
1/2 C. sugar
1 T. lemon juice
1 1/4 C. half and half
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
1/4 C. vanilla sugar (regular granulated sugar is fine too)
1/4 C. Splenda or other sugar substitute
pinch of salt
2 C. heavy cream
In a large saucepan, gently heat the blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar and lemon juice until it bubbles and the berries break down, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
In another smaller saucepan, gently heat the half and half and the vanilla bean until warm, but not boiling. Fish out the vanilla pod halves and stir in the salt, vanilla sugar and Splenda while still warm.
In a bowl that can go in the freezer, combine the blueberry, vanilla mixture and cream, stirring to evenly combine. Chill mixture in the freezer until cold, about an hour.
Churn chilled mixture in an ice cream maker, following the manufacturer’s directions (usually about 20-30 minutes). Just before the ice cream finishes churning, toss in a few fresh lavender buds.
(makes about 1 quart)