Peach Sorbet

I went to the farmers market today, and quickly was drawn to all the beautiful peaches that were on display. There really is nothing like a peach when it is in season! Their sweet and juicy, and makes you instantly think of summer! Since peaches are in abundance, I thought I'd make a peach sorbet. It's very simple, but does require an ice cream machine.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 Cups Sugar
1/2 Cup Water
3 T Fresh Lemon Juice
3 lbs. Peaches (7-8 cups)

Directions:

Combine sugar and water. Boil until all sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat to medium and cook an additional 3 minutes. Take pot off of heat and place pot in a bowl of ice water until syrup is cool. Once cooled, stir in lemon juice.

Remove skins of peaches, slice and take out pit. In a blender or food processor with knife blade puree peaches with sugar syrup until smooth. Place mixture in ice cream maker as manufacture directs. Store in freezer.

Other ideas for this recipe:

I have made this recipe in the past and I have used strawberries and peaches. If combining with another fruit you have to adjust the measurement of the peaches. 7-8 cups total of fruit. I have served this sorbet over pound cake or you can use short cake with fresh blueberries and sprinkle of powdered sugar. To really make this dessert stand out you can purchase raspberry sauce in some specialty grocery stores, and add a drizzle of that! This sorbet is a very nice light, refreshing summer desert. Enjoy!