Mango Sorbet with Lime and Chili |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 large mangos, peeled and pitted and chopped into chunks |
2 cups simple syrup, recipe follows |
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice |
1 tablespoon chili powder, plus extra for garnish |
coarse salt |
special equipment: a food processor, an ice cream maker, optional |
2 cups water |
2 cups sugar |
Directions:
1. If using, prepare the bowl of the ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions.
2. Place the mango chunks in the food processor and puree until smooth. You should have about 3 cups of puree. Place the 3 cups of puree in a mixing bowl and stir in the simple syrup, lime juice, and chili powder. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place in the freezer. Freeze for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
3. If using an ice cream maker, pour into maker and freeze according to manufacturers directions. Transfer the sorbet to a freezable container and freeze until firm, about 1 to 2 hours.
4. Serve cold, sprinkled with a little coarse salt and more chili powder, if desired.
5. Simple Syrup:
6. In a small saucepan, dissolve the sugar in the water and bring to a boil. Boil 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
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