Passion Fruit Sorbet Recipes

PASSION FRUIT SORBET

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let cool, and stir in passion fruit puree. Transfer to an ice-cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. The sorbet can be stored in the freezer in an airtight plastic container for up to a week.

PASSION FRUIT SORBET CUPS

Steps:

• Halve the passion fruit and set each in an egg cup or small bowl. Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop about 1/2 cup of the sorbet into each passion fruit half and serve.

PASSION FRUIT AND MANGO SORBET

Steps:

• Cut the passion fruits into halves. Spoon the pulp (seeds and all) into a food processor container or blender.
• Add the mangos. Process until pureed. Strain out the seeds. Taste the mixture and add sugar if desired.
• Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.

PASSION FRUIT-TANGERINE SORBET

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, warm 1 cup of the tangerine juice with the sugar, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and add the remaining tangerine juice, the passion fruit pulp or purée, and the Champagne, other sparkling wine, or vodka. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
• Freeze in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Variation
• To make TANGERINE SORBET, omit the passion fruit juice and use a total of 4 cups (1 liter) freshly squeezed tangerine juice.
• tip
• To strain fresh passion fruit pulp, halve the fruits, scoop the pulp into a strainer set over a bowl, and press the pulp to separate the seeds from the juice. Save a few of the seeds and mix them into the sorbet just after churning.