Feb
22
2010
Vanilla Strawberry Sorbet
Author: kevin
I go to the Del Mar Fair every summer and there is this great booth that has the most amazing extracts that I mix and match with in terms of flavor combination in different recipes. There is pineapple, peach, green apple, mango and cherry. Instead of the usual vanilla that is in every kitchen these add a little extra something. This is a great recipe with the vanilla, but I like to add the peach to this one or the occasional balsamic vinegar (a great compliment to the strawberry!)
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2 tsp grated orange peel
- fresh mint
In a food processor blend the strawberries until smooth. In a medium saucepan place the sugar and water, bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook this uncovered for 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature and stir in the vanilla (or other extract), orange juice, orange peel and strawberry puree.
Pour this mixture into a 8×8″ pan. Freeze this for 3 to 4 hours, cutting mixture through with a fork every hour. Cover and freeze until serving time. I like to serve this with a sliced strawberry on top with a sprig of mint.
Tags: sorbet, strawberries