Blackberry Sorbet

Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 lb frozen blackberrie, unsweetened
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fruit liqueur (optional)

Recipe

• 1 bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from heat, and stir in the sugar until it is completely dissolved.
• 2 pour the sugar syrup into a heatproof container, cover and place in the refrigerator until completely chilled.
• 3 meanwhile, thaw the blackberries.
• 4 when the blackberries are thawed, place in a saucepan, along with the cooled sugar syrup, heat to boiling and then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• 5 allow the blackberries and sugar syrup mixture to cool for a few minutes and then transfer to your blender or food processor and puree.
• 6 strain the mixture to remove the seeds.
• 7 add the lemon juice and liqueur (if using), cover and refrigerate until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
• 8 once the mixture is thoroughly chilled place in your ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• 9 once made, transfer to a chilled container and store in the freezer.
• 10 to serve: if solid, place sorbet in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes or till it is soft enough to serve.