Kiwifruit Sherbert

This recipe is from the California Kiwifruit Commission website. I haven't tried it yet (so the cooking and prep times are guesses) but it sounds fantastic and best of all you don't need an ice cream maker!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar, divided
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  egg whites
• 3 -4  kiwi fruits
• 1 1⁄2 cups  lemon-lime  carbonated beverages
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice

Directions

1. Combine ½ cup sugar and water. Bring to boil; stir until sugar dissolves. Boil, covered, over medium heat 5 minutes.
2. Beat egg whites until stiff; gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar.
3. Slowly pour hot syrup into whites; beat constantly until mixture has cooled.
4. Peel and purÄ—e kiwifruit to measure ¾ cup.
5. Gradually beat lemon-lime beverage, kiwifruit purÄ—e and lime juice into egg-white mixture.
6. Freeze partially. Spoon mixture into chilled mixer bowl and beat with chilled beaters until mixture is light and foamy.
7. Return to freezer and freeze until firm.
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