Cranberry Sorbet
This sorbet's sweet-tart taste is so refreshing after a hearty meal. My mother made a batch at least once a year, either for Thanksgiving or Christmas.12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + freezing
Ingredients
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 2-1/4 cups water, divided
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups ginger ale, chilled
Directions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup water; set aside. In a
- large saucepan, bring cranberries and remaining water to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cook until berries pop. Remove from the heat; press
- cranberries through a sieve or food mill, reserving juice. Discard
- pulp.
- In a large bowl, combine the warm juice, gelatin and sugar until
- dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Stir in ginger ale.
- Pour into a freezer-proof bowl; cover and place in the freezer until
- mixture is partially frozen. Beat with an electric mixer until light
- in color. Cover and freeze overnight. Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 160 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.