Mint Sorbet Recipe

Use any variety of garden mint you have on hand for this recipe; they all work well. Served between courses, this makes a refreshing palate cleanser.

Prep Time: 2 hours, 05 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 8 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 packed cup chopped mint leaves
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup sweet white wine
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation:

In medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the chopped mint, water, and sugar to a simmer. Cover the pan, lower the heat slightly, and cook for about 3 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool the mixture to room temperature. Stir in the white wine and lemon juice. Chill the mixture for 2 hours. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Lime Sorbet

Lime oil has a bit of natural sweetness in it; that’s why a teaspoon of fresh lime zest is used in this sorbet recipe. Try this for a light dessert or palate cleanser between courses.

Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 05 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest

Preparation:

In medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the water, sugar, and lime juice to a simmer. Cover the pan, lower the heat slightly, and cook for about 3 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool the mixture to room temperature. Stir in the lime zest. Chill the mixture for 2 hours. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Makes 6 servings.

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