Red Wine & Raspberry Sherbet

Found this on a message board.It sounds awesome! 8) Prep time includes freezing

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 pint raspberries
• 2  cups  fruity red wine (red zinfandel or beaujolais)
• 3⁄4 cup sugar, plus
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2 1⁄2 cups water

Directions

1. Bring the water, wine& sugar to a boil.
2. Llower heat& gently simmer until reduced to 3 cups, approx 20 minutes.
3. Transfer wine syrup to large bowl,stir in the raspberries.
4. Allow it to cool,then cover& macerate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
5. Using a slotted spoon,transfer raspberries into a food processor& puree.
6. Strain the puree into the macerating liquid,stir to combine.
7. Pour into ice cream maker& freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
8. Serve right away,or cover it tightly to store up to 3 days!