Sharbate Beh (Quince Sherbet Drink) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Adapted from Time/Life Foods of the World. Ingredients:
2 medium quinces, peeled, quartered, seeded and cored |
3 1/2 cups water |
10 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 1/2 cups sugar |
3 cups cold water, for serving |
ice, for serving |
Directions:
1. Combine 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl.
2. Grate quinces into lemon water.
3. Drain in a fine sieve, then wrap in a double thickness of cheesecloth and squeeze vigorously over bowl to wring out as much juice as possible.
4. Discard pulp.
5. Place sugar and remaining water in small, non-reactive saucepan.
6. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
7. Increase heat to high and cook briskly, uncovered and undisturbed, 5 minutes, or until syrup reaches 220° on a candy thermometer.
8. Add quince juice and remaining lemon juice.
9. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
10. Pour into a bowl and cool to room temperature.
11. For each serving, pour 1/2 cup syrup into a tumbler.
12. Add 1/2 cup cold water.
13. Fill glass with crushed or shaved ice.
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