Pomegranate Sorbet

• pomegranate juice↗3 cups
• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• lime, juice of↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Add the pomegranate juice to a small saucepan over low heat.

2. 2

   When the juice is warm, add the sugar; stir until sugar is completely dissolved.

3. 3

   Remove pan from heat and refrigerate until cold or overnight.

4. 4

   Add the lime juice to the chilled mixture; stir well.

5. 5

   Freeze mixture in your ice cream maker by following the manufacturer’s directions.

6. 6

   The sorbet will be soft but ready to eat; for firmer sorbet, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze several hours.

7. 7

   *Pomegranate Cinnamon Sorbet-add two 4-inch cinnamon sticks to the pan with the sugar; proceed with the recipe as directed, removing the cinnamon sticks before freezing.

8. 8

   *Pomegranate Orange Sorbet-substitute 1 ½ cup orange juice for 1 ½ cup pomegranate juice; proceed with the recipe as directed, adding 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest before freezing.

9. 9

   *Russian Pomegranate Sorbet-Add ½ cup vodka before freezing; proceed with the recipe as directed.