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Kiwi Sorbet

By Ian Knauer

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kiwi sorbet recipePhoto by Romulo Yanes

As the main ingredient in a sorbet, kiwifruit becomes the belle of the ball.

Cooks' note:

Kiwi can be ripened by storing in a sealed paper bag with a banana.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    2 1/2 hr (includes chilling)

  • Yield

    Serves 4 to 6 (makes about 3 1/2 cups) servings

Ingredients

2 pounds tender ripe green kiwifruit
3/4 cup superfine granulated sugar
Equipment: an ice cream maker

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Peel and chop kiwis, then pulse with sugar in a food processor until smooth. Chill until cold, about 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to firm up, at least 1 hour.

TagsSorbetFrozen DessertDessertKiwiFruitDinnerLunchDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeRawVeganVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadNo-CookFood ProcessorSummerGourmet

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