Roasted Apricot Sorbet Recipes

Steps:

• Put sugar, water, and dried apricots in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
• Remove from heat and let stand until apricots are softened, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, roast whole fresh apricots in a 350 degree oven until soft, about 1 hour.
• Peel and pit when cool enough to handle.
• Puree dried apricot mixture, roasted apricots, lemon juice, and almond extract in a blender until smooth.
• Chill at least 2 hours until cold.
• The puree can be chilled up to 8 hours.
• Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden.

Steps:

• Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Add apricots, and bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until apricots are tender.
• Place apricot mixture and vanilla in a blender; process until smooth, and chill.
• Pour mixture into freezer can of an ice cream freezer, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Spoon into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 2 hours or until firm.

Steps:

• Place the water and the sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring all the while. When the sugar has dissolved, add the apricots, return to the boil, and reduce the heat so the liquid is simmering gently. Simmer the apricots just until they begin to turn tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
• Puree the apricots and their poaching liquid in a food processor until smooth. Strain the mixture if you like, though it isn't necessary. Chill the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least one hour and up to 24 hours.
• Just before freezing, whisk in the lemon juice. Freeze according to the ice cream freezer manufacturer's instructions.

Steps:

• Freeze the apricots in a freezer-proof container. Place frozen apricots in a blender or food processor. Add sugar and lemon juice. Cover and process until combined. Serve immediately or freeze.

Steps:

• Freeze the apricots in a freezer-proof container. Place frozen apricots in a blender or food processor; add sugar and lemon juice. Cover and process until combined. Serve immediately or freeze.