Minty Grapefruit Sorbet is so smooth and velvety that it makes a delightful refreshing and delicious palate cleanser for your special dinners that is not overly sweet. The mint seems to perfectly balance the tartness of grapefruit making this a perfect mix of tart and sweet. It is so cool and refreshing that it will make you think of summer. No ice cream maker is required for this recipe.
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This recipe has been adapted from Bon Appetit Magazine, November, 1995.
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- Note: You can usually squeeze approximately 1 cup of grapefruit juice from 1 grapefruit.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and mint leaves. Stir until mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand approximately 10 minutes.
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Place a fine strainer over a large bowl and pour the mint syrup mixture through (straining out the mint leaves).
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Add grapefruit juice to the strained syrup mixture; stir until thoroughly blended.
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Ice Cream Maker - Transfer mixture to ice cream maker, process according to manufacturer's instructions.
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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.
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NOTE: Can be prepared 3 days in advance. Cover and keep frozen.
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When ready to serve, use a small melon baller. I like to use 3 scoops per person in a decorative stem glass. A dd mint sprig for garnish and serve.
Source: Photo of Minty Grapefruit Sorbet from the Arizona Central newspaper.