Cider Sorbert

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Freshly pressed apple cider makes the best sorbet."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 1 quart

ingredients

• 3 cups fresh apple cider (may use any unsweetened apple cider or apple juice)
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 lemon, juice of

directions

1. In a saucepan, bring the cider to a simmer.
2. Add in the sugar and stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Remove pan from heat and pour mixture into a jar or bowl; refrigerate until cold or overnight.
4. Stir in the lemon juice; freeze mixture in 1 or 2 batches in your ice cream machine by following the manufacturer’s directions.
5. When finished, the sorbet will be soft but ready to serve; for firmer sorbet, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze several hours.
6. *Cider Comfort Sorbet: add 1/2 cup Southern Comfort before freezing; proceed as directed.
7. *Cranberry Cider Sorbet: substitute 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice for 1 1/2 cups of cider; proceed as directed.
8. *Maple Cider Sorbet: substitute 1/2 cup maple syrup for 1/2 cup of the sugar; proceed as directed.
9. Spiced Cider Sorbet: add 1 teaspoon grated fresh orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the pan along with the sugar; proceed as directed.