Lychee Sorbet -

Lychee Sorbet

Ingredients

450 g (1 lb) fresh lychees in their shells or 175 g (6 oz) canned lychees
About 115 ml (4 fl oz/ ½ cup) sugar syrup
Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate

Details

Serves: 5

Method

Peel fresh lychees and stone them. Place the lychees in a food processor or blender with the syrup and process to a smooth puree.

Pour the puree into a freezer proof container and place in the freezer for about 2 hours until almost set.

Break up the iced mixture and whip until smooth. Return mixture to the freezer for 30 -45 minutes to set until solid. Serve the sorbet decorated with mint leaves.

Variation:- 2 teaspoons grated root ginger can be added to the sorbet mixture before blending, if wished.

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