Kiwifruit Sherbet

3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup water
2 egg whites
3 to 4 California kiwifruit
1 1/2 cups lemon-lime carbonated beverage
1/4 cup lime juice

Combine 1/2 cup sugar and water. Bring to boil; stir until sugar dissolves. Boil, covered, over medium heat 5 minutes.

Beat egg whites until stiff; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Slowly pour hot syrup into whites; beat constantly until mixture has cooled.

Pare and puree kiwifruit to measure 3/4 cup.

Gradually beat lemon-lime beverage, kiwifruit puree and lime juice into egg-white mixture. Freeze partially.

Spoon mixture into chilled mixer bowl and beat with chilled beaters until mixture is light and foamy. Return to freezer and freeze until firm.

Makes about 6 servings
Source: California Kiwifruit Commission