Southern Lady

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Desserts

Mint Sorbet

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Mint Sorbet

Ingredients
  

  • Makes about 1 quart
  • 3 cups water
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons crème de menthe
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
  • Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, sugar and 1 cup mint leaves. Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is completely dissolved, 10 minutes; strain and let cool completely.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine syrup and remaining ingredients. Place mixture in ice cream freezer, and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions, until firm; store in freezer.
  3. To serve, spoon sorbet into bowl or glass, and garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
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