Rhubarb Sorbet
An easy, egg-free rhubarb sorbet with a hint of lemon and ginger. A little tangy, clean, and fresh, but not too sweet.
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 - Serves: 2 persons
 
Ingredients
- 1pound chopped fresh rhubarb
 - 2cups water
 - 1cup white sugar
 - 2teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
 - ¼teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
 - 1pinch salt
 
Instructions
Step 1
Combine rhubarb, water, sugar, lemon zest, ginger, and a heavy pinch of salt in an uncovered, medium, heavy-based saucepan; bring to a boil.Step 2
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb begins to disintegrate, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.Step 3
Pour cooled liquid into a blender and process until thoroughly pureed. Transfer to a container, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill, at least 4 hours. Then transfer the chilled mixture to the freezer for 30 minutes.Step 4
Pour mixture into the blender and blend until color is consistent throughout, about 1 minute.Step 5
Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions for sorbet, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.