Rhubarb Sorbet

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This rhubarb sorbet uses up extra rhubarb from your garden and makes a deliciously tangy dessert with hints of lemon and ginger.

Ingredients

1 pound chopped fresh rhubarb
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 pinch salt

Directions

1 Combine rhubarb, water, sugar, lemon zest, ginger, and a heavy pinch of salt in an uncovered, medium, heavy-based saucepan; bring to a boil.
2 Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb begins to disintegrate, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
3 Pour cooled liquid into a blender and process until thoroughly pureed. Transfer to a container, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill, at least 4 hours. Then transfer the chilled mixture to the freezer for 30 minutes.
4 Pour mixture into the blender and blend until color is consistent throughout, about 1 minute.
5 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions for sorbet, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.