Apricot Sorbet

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 3  cups water
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh apricots, halved and pitted (about 9)
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Add apricots, and bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until apricots are tender.
4. Place apricot mixture and vanilla in a blender; process until smooth, and chill.
5. Pour mixture into freezer can of an ice cream freezer, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
6. Spoon into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 2 hours or until firm.