Orange Sorbet Quenelle Recipe

how to make orange sorbet recipe ...serve on Chinese Spoons

I like to serve this sweet orange sorbet as a dessert, no ice cream maker is required, it keeps in the freezer for weeks.
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Orange Sorbet
Serve on Chinese Spoons
recipe and photograph created by www.finedinings.com

Recipe Type: sorbet, orange, dessert, Chinese spoon dessert

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time:20 min
Yield: 3 cups approx

Ingredients:

1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
zest of 1 orange
1-1/3 cups fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
small mint or basil leaves for garnish, optional

Instruction:

In a saucepan combine water and sugar bringing to a boil; add zest; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Strain reserving the zest for garnish. Cool the mixture completely.

Add orange juice and lemon juice to the cooled simple syrup mixture, pour into a shallow glass container; cover and freeze.

Transfer frozen mixture to a food processor and puree until completely smooth. Freeze again in a small bowl.

To serve make quenelles by using 2 teaspoons transferring sorbet from one teaspoon to the other making oval or football shapes; or use a melon baller to make small balls. Serve on a Chinese spoon or in a stemmed glasses.

Garnish with mint or basil leaves, the reserved zest and serve immediately.

Time Saving Tip:
Make quenelles or melon balls ahead of time and freeze on chilled Chinese spoons making serving time easier. Add garnishes when serving.

Wine recommendation: Pinot Gris;