About five or six years ago I planted a blood orange tree and we have waited and waited and waited for a bud and nothing so finally I had enough and last year I threaten the tree with removal. My youngest laughed at me. Lo and behold this year we have buds and fruit! Who says talking to your plants is a load of butter spread? So, I am happy my youngest amazed and the tree gave me the finger by only fruiting on one side - so bizarre but I will take what I can get.
My oranges will not be ready until December; however, I found some at Trader Joes and decided to give sorbet a whirl in anticipation of my crop.
visit my garden blog for tips on growing blood oranges
Blood Orange Sorbet
sorbet base from
The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato & Sorbetto
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
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 cup blood orange juice [adjust to your taste]
1 recipe of simple syrup
1T key lime zest
splash of vodka
~ blend all ingredients together
~ make according to ice cream makers instructions
1 recipe of simple syrup
1T key lime zest
splash of vodka
~ blend all ingredients together
~ make according to ice cream makers instructions
What a gorgeous color! I'd love a scoop :)
ReplyDeletelol I'm glad your tree listened to you because this sorbet looks very yummy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your upcoming fruit crop! Your sorbet is so vibrant and wonderful :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous color and sorbet love it!
ReplyDeleteThis sorbet looks so yummy. I have been seeing so many recipes on blogs for sorbets, I am now thinking that I will have to try making sorbet. This recipe would be a great one to start with. I am happy that you will get some fruit on your tree this year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant coloured sorbet! Sounds great for the Indian summer.
ReplyDeleteThe sorbet looks beautiful. A perfect summer dessert.
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