Apricot Sorbet

• water↗3 cups
• sugar↗1 3⁄4 cups
• fresh apricots↗1 1⁄2 lbs

  halved and pitted (about 9)

• vanilla extract↗2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Add apricots, and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until apricots are tender.

4. 4

   Place apricot mixture and vanilla in a blender; process until smooth, and chill.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into freezer can of an ice cream freezer, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

6. 6

   Spoon into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 2 hours or until firm.