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The inspiration for this very unusual and wonderful sorbet came to me when planning a gourmet dinner and wine tasting. I needed a new sorbet to impress everyone. The sorbet also need to be wine friendly. This sorbet has a delicate undertone of prickly pear. According to my husband, he gives this sorbet a rating of 10+.

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Don't forget to check out my Grilled Rack of Lamb with Pinot Noir Marinade Dinner Menu and Butter-Poached Lobster Tails dinner menu which includes this refreshing Pinot Gris-Prickly Pear Sorbet.

1 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups water
2 cups pinot gris wine
1 tablespoon prickly pear syrup*
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

*Prickly pear syrup can be found in specialty food stores.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until mixture comes to a boil and sugar is dissolved; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Add pinot gris wine, prickly pear syrup, lemon juice, and orange juice; stir until thoroughly blended. Let mixture cool to room temperature.

Ice Cream Maker - Transfer mixture to ice cream maker, process according to manufacturer's instructions.

Freezer Method - Pour into container, cover, and place mixture in the freezer. When it is semi-solid, mash it up with a fork and refreeze again. When frozen, place in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Cover and refreeze until serving time.

NOTE: Can be prepared 3 days in advance. Cover and keep frozen.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.