Toasted Almond and Candied Cherry Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS

• :
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 2 cups heavy cream, divided
• 2 cups whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped, divided
• 5 large egg yolks
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup Candied Cherries (recipe follows), coarsely chopped
• 1 pound cherries, fresh or frozen
• 1½ cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 drop almond extract