Summer Cherry Sorbet

Mmmm! Sweet and a little tart? Perfect! Great way to use up fresh sour cherries.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 2  cups sour cherries (pitted)

Directions

1. Combine the water and sugar in a small sauce pan, and reduce over medium high heat until you have 1 1/4 cups of simple syrup. Meanwhile, puree cherries in a blender until smooth, and then strain through a sieve to get out all the pulp.
2. Combine simple syrup and cherry juice in a bowl, and chill until cold.
3. Freeze the mixture in your ice cream maker according to manufactures directions. Serve immediately, or scoop into a plastic container with a lid, then place in the freezer to harden up.
4. Enjoy!