Concord Grape Sorbet Sorbetto Di Uva Food

CONCORD GRAPE SORBET (SORBETTO DI UVA)

Steps:

• Purée half of grapes in a blender until smooth, then force through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Repeat with remaining grapes to yield 3 cups purée. Whisk in sugar until dissolved. Chill until very cold, 3 to 6 hours.
• Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to firm up, at least 2 hours.

SIMPLE SORBETTO

Steps:

• Add the berries, syrup, salt and vodka, if using, to a high-speed blender. Pulse the mixture to create a coarse puree. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula. Continue to pulse, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth and scoop-able. Enjoy immediately or store in the freezer in an airtight container.

BLACK GRAPE SORBET

Steps:

• Puree grapes, sugar, lemon zest and juice in blender until mixture is smooth. Place mixture in a saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Let boil 30 seconds, then remove from heat. Strain puree through fine strainer and discard solids. Stir vodka into puree. Let mixture chill in refrigerator, then place in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer instructions or freeze in a shallow pan, stirring every 10-15 minutes until frozen.
• Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 163; Protein 1 g; Fat 1 g; Calories from Fat 5 %; Carbohydrates 41 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Fiber 1.6 g; Sodium 3 mg.

CONCORD GRAPE SORBET

Steps:

• Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Combine grapes and the water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the liquid begins to bubble and grapes start releasing liquid, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat, and simmer until juices are dark purple and grapes begin to break apart, about 3 minutes.
• Pass mixture through a food mill and then through a fine sieve into a large bowl set in the ice bath; stir frequently until completely cool. Stir in simple syrup and lemon juice.
• Transfer mixture to an ice-cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container, and store in the freezer until ready to serve, up to 2 weeks.