Apricot Sherbet

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Categories: Frozen Dessert- Ice Cream- Sherbert- gelato

Ingredients

  • 2 (17 oz.) cans apricot halves, drained
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. apricot brandy (optional)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped

Directions

  1. Combine apricots, 1/2 cup sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, and brandy in container of an electric blender; process until smooth.
  2. Pour mixture into freezer can of a 1-gallon hand-turned or electric freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions for 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture has thickened.
  3. Beat egg whites(at room temperature) until foamy. Gradually add 1 Tbsp. sugar, beating until stiff peaks dorm; fold into whipped cream mixture into apricot mixture.

  4. Continue to freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. Let ripen at least 1 hour before serving.

  5. makes 1 quart

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