Blood Orange Sherbet

GreekVegetarianEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cup strained blood orange juice
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp finely-grated blood orange zest
  • 2 tbsp orange-flavored liqueur or vodka (optional)
  • 3 each egg whites, beaten until stiff

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and heat until sugar is melted and mixture is clear.

  2. 2

    Remove and chill.

  3. 3

    In a glass bowl, combine chilled sugar syrup, orange juice, lemon juice, zest and liqueur.

  4. 4

    Mix thoroughly, then fold in the egg whites using an over-and-under motion.

  5. 5

    Continue folding until no egg white streaks remain in the mixture.

  6. 6

    Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze until firm, according to manufacturer's instructions.

  7. 7

    Makes about 1 1/2 pints.

Tags

greekice-cream-delights