This is one of the most delicious sorbets you can make. Use a beautiful fruity red wine that you enjoy for this frozen treat. Luscious raspberries add a wonderful brightness to the sorbet, reminiscence of Sangria!
Reprinted with permission from Ready for Dessert by David Lebovitz (Ten Speed Press, 2010). [Compare Prices]
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) water
- 1 bottle (750 ml) fruity red wine, such as Merlot, Zinfandel, or Beaujolais
- 3 cups (15 ounces/400 g) raspberries
Prep Time: 120 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 125 minutes
Yield: About 1 quart.
PREPARATION
- In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar, water, and red wine to a boil and let boil for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Remove from the heat and add the raspberries. Cover and let steep for 1 hour.
- To purée the berries and remove the seeds, using a rubber spatula, press the mixture through a mesh strainer set over a medium bowl or pass it through a food mill fitted with a fine disk into a medium bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Freeze in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Variation: For a lighter-tasting sorbet, use rosé in place of the red wine.
- Note: You can use frozen raspberries in this recipe. There’s no need to thaw the berries before adding them to the warm wine.
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By Brett Moore
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****Grabbed from: http://gourmetfood.about.com/od/dessertrecipes/r/Red-Wine-And-Raspberry-Sorbet.htm