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Blackberry Sorbet

This delicious sorbet is super easy to make and just begs to be enjoyed on a summer evening. Or, substitute raspberry, strawberry, etc and adjust sugar accordingly.

 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh blackberries, pureed with 1/2 cup cold water, then strained to remove seeds
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon vodka (don't skip the vodka, it helps keeps the sorbet from getting icy)

Preparation

  1. Make an ice bath for the mixture by placing a smaller bowl inside a larger bowl and filling the larger bowl with ice and water.
  2. Combine berry puree, sugar, lemon juice, and alcohol in ice bath bowl. Stir on and off for several minutes until sugar has dissolved and the mixture is cold (ideally under 40 degrees).
  3. Pour chilled mixture into container of an ice cream machine and churn until frozen.
  4. Scoop frozen sorbet into a container and pack down to get rid of any air bubbles. Place wax paper or similar on top of sorbet to keep away air. Seal and transfer container to freezer for several hours to allow sorbet to firm up.

Recipe adapted from Cooks Illustrated.