Ginger Sorbet

Ginger Sorbet


5 cups

If you don't have the time or equipment to make this gingery dessert, substitute your favorite flavor of all natural sorbet.

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
2 Tbsp. peeled, minced gingerroot
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, ginger, lemon zest and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Boil, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes. Cool. Stir in lemon juice. Freeze the mixture in an ice-cream maker, following manufacturer's directions. Break into chunks and whirl in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a chilled airtight container and return to the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm. (The sorbet can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to 4 days. Thirty minutes before serving, transfer it to the refrigerator to soften lightly.)


Nutritional Information:

Per 1/2 cup:
149 calories
0 g total fat (0 g sat)
0 mg cholesterol
40 g carbohydrate
0 g protein
0 g fiber
1 mg sodium