Mint Sorbet
Description
This International dessert features Sprigs of mint, Sugar, Water. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Juice of one large lemon 1 Egg white 4 Sprigs mint to decorate Wash the mint and shake it dry.
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Heat the sugar and water together until the sugar is melted.
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Add the mint and leave it to steep in the sugar syrup off the
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heat for about twenty minutes to half an hour.
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Taste it to see if the mint taste has developed enough.
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If it's not strong enough you can reheat the mixture to the
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boil again and then
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let it stand for another ten minutes.
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When it tastes about right to you, strain the liquid into a rigid container and add the lemon juice.
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Leave to cool, then freeze until it's semi-frozen (about 45 minutes to an hour).
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Beat the egg white until it's stiff enough to stand up in peaks (an electric
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whisk is good for this) and
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fold it gently into the semi-frozen mixture.
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Return to the freezer for about an hour.
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By this time it should have formed a fairly firm mush.
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Spoon it into glasses and decorate with the mint sprigs.
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You can vary this recipe by using grapefruit juice instead of lemon and using a bit less water and a bit less mint
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 153.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.4g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 34.6g12%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
- Sugars 22.5g
- Protein 4.7g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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