STRAWBERRY SORBET
1 pounds of your choice of fruit strawberries
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon Kirsch or vodka (optional, the tiny bit of alcohol softens the texture of the sorbet)
RASPBERRY SHERBET
4 cups raspberries (frozen or fresh)
2 cups whole milk
1 cup sugar
1.5 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
1. SHERBET: a. Place berries, milk and sugar in a blender. Puree until completely smooth. b. Strain the mixture with a sieve. c. Add lemon juice and stir d. Pour into ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
2. SORBET: a. Cut strawberries and place in a medium bowl. Add sugar, kirsch/vodka (if using) and toss so strawberries are coated with the sugar. b. Cover and leave for 1 hour c. Puree strawberries and the liquid they produced in a blender until smooth. d. Chill the mixture then pour into ice cream maker following manufacturer’s instructions