Bracing Calvados and tart hints of lemon make a fantastic sorbet recipe to serve at dinner parties and special occasions. Serve it as a light dessert or as an unexpected palate cleanser between courses. It is especially welcome in Brittany and Normandy regional menus.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup peeled, chopped tart apple (1 large)
• 3 cups water
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ cup Calvados, or apple brandy (or apple juice)

Directions

• In medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the chopped apple, water, and sugar to a simmer. Cover the pan, lower the heat slightly, and cook for about 15 minutes, until the apples are very tender. Remove from the heat and cool the mixture to room temperature.
• Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and Calvados, and stir the mixture thoroughly.
• Chill it until very cold, for about 2 hours. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Tweet This