Mango Sorbet with Ginger and Lime

If you are looking for a cool, refreshing ice cream treat without all the guilt...meet sorbet.  Yes, they are still full of sugar, but at least we are skipping the half-and-half and heavy cream....right?  

This one is especially refreshing and awesome now (when mangoes are so cheap).  Enjoy it plain, or mix it up with a little lime seltzer (and vodka, tequila, or rum if you are so inclined) for a quick slushie.

I like to use fruit juice to make the syrup...I think it kicks the flavor up a bit.  If you can't find it or don't have it, water works perfectly fine.

I have lots more ice cream recipes to share.  B and the kids are happy.  My skinny jeans are not.

Mango Sorbet with Ginger and Lime

Makes ~1 quart

1 cup mango juice/nectar

2/3 cup sugar

5 ripe (or even overly ripe) mangoes

2 limes

1 2-inch chunk ginger (2 TB grated)

1.  Grate ginger to get 2 TB.  Combine ginger, mango juice, and sugar in saucepan over medium heat.  Bring to a boil and simmer 3-5 minutes.  Set aside to cool.

2.  Peel and cut up mango.  Place in a blender and add zest and juice from limes.  Add mango syrup and purée until smooth.  Pour mixture through a strainer to remove any large solids, then chill in refrigerator until cool.

3.  Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturers instructions, then store in freezer in air tight container. 

If you are looking for a cool, refreshing ice cream treat without all the guilt...meet sorbet.  Yes, they are still full of sugar, but at least we are skipping the half-and-half and heavy cream....right?  

This one is especially refreshing and awesome now (when mangoes are so cheap).  Enjoy it plain, or mix it up with a little lime seltzer (and vodka, tequila, or rum if you are so inclined) for a quick slushie.

I like to use fruit juice to make the syrup...I think it kicks the flavor up a bit.  If you can't find it or don't have it, water works perfectly fine.

I have lots more ice cream recipes to share.  B and the kids are happy.  My skinny jeans are not.

Mango Sorbet with Ginger and Lime

Makes ~1 quart

1 cup mango juice/nectar

2/3 cup sugar

5 ripe (or even overly ripe) mangoes

2 limes

1 2-inch chunk ginger (2 TB grated)

1.  Grate ginger to get 2 TB.  Combine ginger, mango juice, and sugar in saucepan over medium heat.  Bring to a boil and simmer 3-5 minutes.  Set aside to cool.

2.  Peel and cut up mango.  Place in a blender and add zest and juice from limes.  Add mango syrup and purée until smooth.  Pour mixture through a strainer to remove any large solids, then chill in refrigerator until cool.

3.  Freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturers instructions, then store in freezer in air tight container.