Berry Peachy Balsamic Sorbet

This was a real hit at my house! Since I beat air into in one of the last steps, it ends up being a bit softer than typical sorbet. It's great plain on a super hot July day, but I bet a scoop would be just as good floating in vodka as a festive holiday drink!


4 c fresh berries
1 c water
1 c sugar
1 T lemon or lime juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 c Ripe Peach Balsamic Vinegar (from The Olive Twist)
  1. Mix berries, water, sugar, & lemon juice in a medium pan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Stir until sugar is well dissolved, pressing lightly to help berries release their juice.
  4. Boil about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour mixture through a strainer into a metal mixing bowl, reserving the juice, pressing lightly on the seeds & pulp to extract as much juice as possible.
  6. Sprinkle the packet of gelatin over the hot juice & let sit 5 minutes to "bloom."
  7. Stir gelatin into the mixture well & add the vinegar.
  8. Place bowl in freezer about 1-2 hours until slushy.
  9. Remove from freezer & beat well with an electric mixer.
  10. Return to freezer for 1 hour.
  11. Beat well until mixture is lighter in color & volume has doubled.
  12. Return to the freezer until well frozen 

2 comments:

Lynn said...

Oh doesn't this look tasty! I'll bet it's nice and refreshing during the hot weather :)

Elina (Russian Bites) said...

What an interesting combo... I bet it could also be served along side a savory entree. Don't you think that would be super fancy? :)