Buttermilk Fruit Sherbet - Basic Recipe and Variations

graffeetee's Note:

this makes for a tangy, refreshing sherbet that is very versatile. you can choose your fruit and optional flavor enhancer, throw it together and go! great for the dog days when you really need something cool and refreshing to perk up your palate. you can get very creative with this recipe and vary it according to what looks good at the market. cook time does not include chilling time.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 quart

Basic Recipe

• 1 ½ cups fruit puree
• flavor enhancer , of choice
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups buttermilk (low fat ok)

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except buttermilk.
2. Chill for several hours.
3. Beat again until smooth.
4. Add buttermilk and beat again.
5. Stir freeze in an ice cream maker according to your manufacturer's directions.
6. Variations:.
7. Plum: one of my favorites! puree the fruit with the skins on. this adds flavor and color. add one of the following: 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 2 tablespoons dark rum.
8. Peach: peel before pureeing. add one of the following: 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
9. Blueberry: add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
10. you get the idea. be creative! make up your own combos!