Sorbet & Gelato Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sorbet Ingredients
Gelato Ingredients
Method
Sorbet Directions
- 1
Prepare the Fruit
Wash and chop the fresh fruit into small pieces. If using strawberries, hull them before chopping.
- 2
- 3
Blend Ingredients
In a blender, combine the chopped fruit, cooled syrup, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- 4
Freeze the Sorbet
Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for about 4 hours, or until solid. Stir every hour to break up ice crystals.
- 5
Serve
Scoop the sorbet into bowls or cones and enjoy!
Gelato Directions
- 6
Heat Milk and Cream
In a saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.
- 7
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
- 8
- 9
Thicken the Mixture
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
- 10
Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- 11
Churn the Gelato
Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until smooth and creamy.
- 12
Freeze and Serve
Transfer the gelato to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. Scoop and enjoy!