Persimmon Sorbet

I have really never had a persimmon so, I thought way not grind it up and introduce it in the form of sorbet.  Interesting flavor...not sweet or sour, perhaps just picked are amazing.  I will have to keep a look out at the farmers market and repeat with a more stunning one.

 

 Persimmon Sorbet

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

3 persimmons skinned  and seeds removed

1 recipe of simple syrup

1T key lime zest

splash of vodka

~ blend all ingredients together

~ make according to ice cream makers instructions