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Ingredients
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Sorbet
Gelato
Method
Sorbet Preparation
- 1
Blend the Fruit
In a blender, combine 2 cups of fresh fruit, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Add Lemon Juice
Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the fruit mixture and blend again to combine.
- 3
Chill the Mixture
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until chilled.
- 4
Churn the Sorbet
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes.
- 5
Freeze the Sorbet
Transfer the churned sorbet to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Gelato Preparation
- 6
Heat Milk and Cream
In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until just simmering.
- 7
Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and thick.
- 8
- 9
Cook the Mixture
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 10
Add Vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Let it cool.
- 11
Chill the Gelato Base
Transfer the gelato base to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely chilled.
- 12
Churn the Gelato
Pour the chilled gelato base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes.
- 13
Freeze the Gelato
Transfer the churned gelato to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.