Bourbon Peach Sorbet Recipes

Steps:

• Freeze the unopened can of fruit until frozen solid, at least 18 hours. Submerge the unopened can in hot water 1 to 2 minutes.
• Open the can, and pour any thawed syrup into the workbowl of a food processor. Remove the other end of the can, and turn the fruit out onto a cutting surface. Cut into chunks and add to the workbowl. Process, pulsing on and off until smooth. Add bourbon and process to blend thoroughly.
• "Select from the following combinations to create other flavors of fruit sorbets. Each 15 to 17 ounce can of fruit makes 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups of sorbet. Liqueurs and liquors can be omitted, if you wish.".
• 1 can (16 ounce) sliced or halved pears in heavy syrup, plus 2 tablespoons Poire William.
• 1 can (20 ounce) crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, plus 3 tablespoons dark rum and 2 tablespoons canned cream of coconut.
• 1 can (16 ounce) apricot halves in heavy syrup, plus 2 tablespoons amaretto.
• 1 can (17 ounce) figs in heavy syrup, plus 2 tablespoons Marsala or sambuca.
• 1 can (16 ounce) grapefruit sections in heavy or light syrup, plus 2 tablespoons dark rum or Triple Sec.
• 1 can (11 ounce) Mandarin oranges in heavy or light syrup, plus 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier.
• 1 can (15 ounce) blueberries in heavy syrup, plus 2 tablespoons creme de cassis or white creme de menthe and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 140; Total fat 0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 10 mg; Carbohydrate 29 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 0 g; Vitamin A 8%DV*; Vitamin C 10%DV; Calcium 0%DV; Iron 2%DV.
• * Daily Value.

Steps:

• Select your peaches, its best if you have a relationship with a particular orchard.
• I always buy my peaches at Gold's Orchard, in Stonewall, Texas.
• Lynette Gold gives me the heads up by email when to run on over and pick up those wonderful sweet perfect peaches that the family grows.
• Make sure that the peach is freestone.
• Bring a large pot filled half way with water to a boil, reduce the heat and keep just at a low boil.
• Place whole peaches in water for 2 minutes (this may vary, depending on the ripeness of the peach-the riper they are the shorter it will take) Remove from water, let cool until you can handle the fruit.
• Remove pit by slicing peach in half length-wise, then peel.
• Place fruit in clean hot jars (I use wide mouth jars for this).
• Pack tightly.
• Meanwhile, Take 4 cups sugar, 2 cups filtered water, 2 cups bourbon (I use Ira's Canadian Hunter) Cinnamon to taste, Nutmeg to taste and Allspice berries- about 10 or so- bring to a boil, stir until sugar is dissolved- let simmer while peeling peaches.
• Should be reduced by 1/3.
• Ladle bourbon syrup over peaches, leaving about 1 inch head space at the top of the jar.
• Use new seals and clean rings, screwing tightly down on the top of the jar.
• Place jars in boiling water bath for 45 minutes.
• When you remove the jars from the water bath, the bourbon syrup should still be boiling.
• Set jars aside, allow to cool.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup.
• Place pan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Boil without stirring for 1 minute.
• Remove form heat and cool to room temperature.
• Place the peaches in a blender or food processor with the lemon juices, salt, and cool sugar syrup.
• Process until the mixture is smooth.
• If the puree is too thick to blend properly, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture blends easily.
• Freeze immediately in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions.
• When finished, the sorbet will be soft but ready to serve.
• For firmer sorbet, transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze several hours.

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds).
• Strain bourbon mixture into a 10-oz. glass filled with ice; top with club soda and, if desired, bitters.