Grapefruit Mint Sorbet

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we are fortunate to live in Arizona where grapefruit is plentiful,
most everyone has a tree in their backyard loaded with fruit,
what they can not use, is shared with others.

This is so refreshing, a great palate cleanser before the main entree and no ice cream maker is required

Grapefruit Mint Sorbet
recipe and photograph created by www.finedinings.com

when to serve? just before the main course

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves and stems plus sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice (pink or green)

Combine sugar, water, mint leaves and stems in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, cover and set aside to cool. Add juice, puree in a blender or processor; strain; transfer mixture to a shallow dish or pan; cover and freeze until firm.

Puree again in a blender, transfer to a small bowl; cover and freeze.

Make 1 to 3 balls with a melon baller for a stemmed glass. Garnish with mints sprig, this is a refreshing palate cleanser.

More Sorbet Recipes:

Lemon
this is a classic palate cleanser, always a favorite

Lemon Thyme
for a different taste, try this one with fresh thyme

Lime and Basil
fresh lime juice and fresh basil are combined for a unique flavors

Pink Grapefruit served on ice
dish made of frozen ice for a unique way to present a palate cleanser

Green Apple
serve with a quenelle of vanilla ice cream and a strawberry fan

Green Pea with Mint
serve as an Amuse Bouche enclosed in a parmesan crisp

Roasted Red Pepper
make into quenelles to resemble a carrot for a unique presentation

Tomato
savory tastes, serve as a first course or alongside a green salad

Grapefruit Mint Sorbet  photographs of all my recipes

Grapefruit Mint Sorbet

photographs of all my recipes