Recipe: Orange Sorbetto (blender or food processor and ice cream maker)

ORANGE SORBETTO

2 oranges
2 cups bottled spring water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 egg white, pasteurized

Cut the oranges in half and scoop the pulp with a spoon, taking care not to puncture the skin. Set the shells aside and freeze.

Place the pulp in a blender or food processor and add the water, sugar and orange zest. Blend until the sugar is dissolved.

Strain the pulp mixture through a fine-meshed sieve, pressing out as much liquid from the pulp as possible with the back of a large spoon. Discard the pulp. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.

Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions until partially frozen. Add the egg white and continue to freeze until firm.

Scoop the sorbetto into the reserved orange shells and freeze until ready to serve.

Makes 1 quart
Source: Gelato! Italian Ice Creams, Sorbetti by Pamela Sheldon Jones