Blackberry Mint Sorbet

BLACKBERRY MINT SORBET

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Categories : Desserts Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 c Sugar

1 c Water

1 c Fresh mint leaves

4 c Blackberries or dewberries

1 c Red Burgundy wine

Lemon juice (opt'l.)

Additional berries

-- for garnish

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water and mint. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat,

stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes to make a

mint-flavored simple syrup. Strain, discarding mint

leaves, and cool. In a food processor, coarsely puree

the berries. Turn into a bowl and stir in the wine and mint syrup. Taste and add lemon juice if you prefer a

tarter flavor. Pour the liquid into an ice cream maker

and freeze according to manufacturer's directions

until firm. Garnish with additional berries. Yield: 1

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