Blushing Grapefruit Sorbet

Total Time:Prep: 35 min. + freezing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by MARY M. LEVERETTE, Columbia, South Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Not overly sweet, this sorbet is a hit at the holidays, when there’s plenty of citrus fruit on hand. Try it as a light, summer refresher, too.—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

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Blushing Grapefruit Sorbet

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Yield:1 quart
Prep:10 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated grapefruit zest
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups ruby red grapefruit juice, chilled
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grapefruit and lemon juices and sugar syrup. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
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