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Cranberry and orange sorbet

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 d
Servings: 6 quart / about half a litre
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup frozen / fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Grated zest of 1 orange
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 TBsb lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp vodka
  • 1 Tbsp lemoncello or another tablespoon of vodka
  • 1 egg white beaten to stiff peaks

Instructions

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  1. Add the water, cranberries, sugar and zest to a medium pot and bring this to the boil. All this to simmer for about 3 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool for about 30 minutes - 1 hour.
  2. Strain this mixture through a fine wire mesh sieve, ensure all the juice is extracted. To this liquid, add the orange and lemon juice, vodka and lemoncello and cool in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Process the juice through an ice cream machine until it is ready. Just before removing the sorbet, add the beaten egg white and briefly allow this to integrate.
  4. Remove and decant into a suitable freezer container, cover and freeze until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Store in the freezer until you want to serve.
  • Allow it to soften a little at room temperature before scooping.