Red Grapefruit Sorbet Food

RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT SORBET RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Cool completely. Combine the grapefruit juice, zest and sugar/water mixture with the vodka and optional grenadine (for color) in a metal bowl. Chill in the refrigerator or by placing the metal bowl over a larger bowl filled with ice water until 40°F. Pour chilled mixture into container of an ice cream machine and churn until frozen. Scoop frozen sorbet into a container. Seal and transfer container to freezer for several hours to allow sorbet to firm up. (Sorbet can be kept frozen for up to 3 days.)

PINK GRAPEFRUIT SORBET

Steps:

• NOTE: To make the grapefruit zest, simply grate the rind of the grapefruit. Be sure to get only the rind, and not the pith (the white part) beneath the rind.
• Make simple syrup: Combine sugar and water in small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and boil, without stirring, for 1-2 minutes.
• Combine grapefruit juice, grapefruit zest, and lemon juice.
• Add grapefruit mixture to simple syrup. Mix well.
• Refrigerate for a couple of hours, or overnight.
• Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.