From janic412@aol.com Thu Mar 8 16:28:53 2001 Date: 7 Mar 2001 14:32:54 GMT From: JANIC412 Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Cassis Sorbet Followup-To: rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes Cassis Sorbet 1 1/2 16 ounce packages frozen, unsweetened boysenberries or blackberries, thawed 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup water 5 Tbsp crime de cassis liqueur Additional creme de cassis liqueur (optional) Fresh mint sprigs (optional) Puree thawed berries in a blender or processor. Strain through a fine sieve set over a bowl, pressing firmly on the solids with the back of a spoon. Combine sugar and water in a heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir sugar syrup and 5 TBS. cassis into the berry puree. Chill berry mixture. Transfer berry mixture to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a covered container and freeze. Scoop sorbet into bowls. If desired, drizzle with more cassis and garnish with the mint. 8 servings. -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted each week. Please send recipes, requests, questions or comments to recipes@rt66.com Please allow several days for your submission to appear.