Pomegranate and Mint Sorbet Recipe

Pomegranate and Mint Sorbet Recipe | Giada De Laurentiis

Pomegranate and Mint Sorbet

• Yield: 1 quart
• Total Time: 55 min
• Preparation: 5 min
• Resting Time: 50 min

Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 12 servings
Calories: 135
Total Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 28 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 8 mg

Special tool needed: an ice cream maker. Transport yourself to a sun-drenched Italian afternoon with this vibrant, refreshing sorbetits juicy pomegranate tang, zesty orange burst, and cool mint whisper will have you scooping seconds before you know it!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Mint Simple Syrup, recipe below
• 2 cups 100% pure pomegranate juice (recommended brand: Pom Wonderful)
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup small semisweet chocolate chips
• Fresh mint sprigs for decoration

Mint Simple Syrup

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 packed cup fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. In a glass pitcher, mix the Mint Simple Syrup with the pomegranate juice and orange juice. Pour the mixture into your ice cream machine and freeze following the manufacturer's directions. Add the mini chocolate chips during the final 10 minutes of freezingimagine those delightful pops of chocolate melting into every creamy bite!
2. Spoon the sorbet into serving dishes and top with fresh mint sprigs for garnish. Your guests will be wowed by this effortless, jewel-toned masterpiece.

Mint Simple Syrup

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and mint leaves over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sugar dissolves. Take the pan off the heat and let the syrup cool for 20 minutes. Strain out the mint leaves before using.
2. Makes approximately 1 cup.