How to Make Mint Plum Sorbet

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By bhikkublu
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This is a delicious way to use overripe fruit. Based on the sorbet recipes in "The Garden of Vegan,"( http://govegan.net/ ) It's perfect for a hot summer day!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 cup water
4 ripe plums (overripe best)
3/4 cup sugar
handful of mint
blender

Step 1

Chop the plums into rough chunks. Measure out 2 cups' worth, and put them in a (lightly-oiled, if you wish) dish. Chop the mint, and mix with the plums. Set the mixture in the freezer for at least 3 hours.
Step 2

Mix the cup of water with the 3/4 cups of sugar, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from heat, allowing it to cool to room temperature.
Step 3

Pour the neutral-temperatured sugar water into the blender. Add half of the frozen mint-plum mixture. Grate until fairly smooth. add half of the remaining frozen mixture to the blender, grate again. Add the final amount, and grate for 30-60 seconds further, until smooth.
Step 4

Pour this mixture into a deep bowl, and set aside to freeze. If you like your sorbet soft, check it after 2-3 hours, depending on how cold your freezer is. Otherwise freeze for 5 hours to overnight. If sorbet becomes too hard, let it thaw for 10 minutes before serving.