Healthy Eating: Cool Down with Fresh Sorbet

Cool Down with Fresh Sorbet

So we’re heading into the very hot, steamy days of August. One thing I’ve seen all around the community while out biking, shopping, etc. is the fresh blackberries and raspberries…so I thought I’d share a recipe given to me by an old Chef friend to help cool you down and utilize those fresh berries. The best thing about this recipe is that all you need is a pot, blender and/or a food processor! So enjoy a delicious treat this evening!

BLACKBERRY AND TEA SORBET
Yields: 6-8 servings
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup Loose Leaf Black Tea
½ cup sugar
3 cups blackberries
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Boil tea with water and let steep for 5 minutes. Return to the heat add sugar. Stir until it dissolves. Cool completely, either by setting it to the side or placing it into the cooler.

Clean blackberries and place into food processor or blender and pulse until pulp. Add tea and blend until smooth. Pour into a shallow pan and freeze for 3 hours. Transfer the mango mix into the food processor again and blend until smooth, about 30 to 40 seconds. Place into a bowl and enjoy!

You can also add other fruit to your “ice cream”. Try mangos, strawberries, blueberries, etc. Also try other teas! Use a Green Tea with mangos, or a Red Rooibos Tea with blueberries! When you get used to playing with teas and fruit the options are unlimited!
This also stores up to 2 months in the freezer, when you pull it out let sit for about 10 minutes and then scoop away! Enjoy!