Verjus is the tart, unfermented juice of
unripe wine grapes. Verjus (pronounced Vair-Zhoo) literally means "green
juice." It is an elegant and delicate alternative to both vinegar and lemon juice in
cook. Because this sorbet is made from verjus, it goes well with wine.
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which include this fantastic Verjus-Mint Sorbet.
Verjus-Mint Sorbet Recipe
Recipe Type:
Sorbet,
Verjus
Cuisine: Italian
Yields: 8 to 10 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated
sugar
2 cups water
1/4 cup fresh
mint leaves
1 1/2 cups
Verjus*
2 tablespoons vodka
* Verjus is found in specialty or wine stores.
Learn more about
Verjus.
Preparation:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and mint leaves. Stir
until mixture comes to a boil and sugar is dissolved; reduce heat to low and simmer 5
minutes. Remove from heat; place a fine strainer over a large bowl and pour syrup mixture
through (straining out the mint leaves).
Add verjus and vodka to the strained syrup mixture; stir until thoroughly blended. Let
mixture cool to room temperature.
NOTE: The vodka (or any other type of alcohol) is the secret to a soft sorbet. Alcohol
itself does not freeze and adding a little bit keeps the sorbet from doing the same. Vodka
is excellent to use because it doesn't affect the taste.
Ice Cream Maker
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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.
