| Lychee and Lime
Sorbet |
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Overall preparation time: 200 min
Serves:
6
Description: An ideal aperitif, dessert or palate
cleanser to be served between courses for a special
occasion.
Per serving: 121 calories , 0 (g) of fat |
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| Ingredients |
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500g (1lb) lychees,
peeled and stoned
grated rind and juice of 3 limes
75g
(3oz) caster
sugar
3 tablespoons clear honey
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| Instructions |
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Place the lime
rind and juice in a saucepan with the sugar and honey. Stir
over a moderate heat until the sugar has
dissolved.
Place the lychees and lime syrup in a
blender and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into
an ice cream maker and process following the manufacturers
guidelines. Alternatively, pour into a freezer-proof container
and freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every ½ - 1 hour to break up the
ice crystals.
Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before
serving.
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| Notes |
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| For an exciting twist to the recipe, add 1-2 red
chillies with most of the seeds removed to the lychees before
blending for a deliciousheatto the sorbet.
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