Cantaloupe Sorbet

Sorbet, ice cream, gelato are fantastic treats spring, summer, winter and fall. 

 

Cantaloupe Sorbetto

from The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato & Sorbetto

adapted

Simple Syrup

makes 1 1/3 cups

1 cup of filtered water

1 cup sugar

~Combine water and sugar in medium saucepan

~ heat on medium high heat

~ whisk and bring to a boil

~ reduce heat to medium 

~ continue to whisk and simmer 4 minutes until sugar is dissolved

~ remove from heat and cool

~ place in a Pyrex and refrigerate at least 1 hour

1 large cantaloupe

1 recipe of simple syrup

1T key lime zest

splash of vodka

~ blend all ingredients together

~ make according to ice cream makers instructions