Frozen citrus bowls ( to hold your sorbet )

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Sugar
½ cup Water
2 Lemons ( 3/4 lb.total)
2 Limes(1/2 lb. total )
2 Oranges ( 1 lb total )
Scoops of sorbet (your own
Homemade or purchased)
Mint sprigs.
Served in see-thru bowls
These are a beautiful way
To serve Sorbets to your
Guests.

Directions

All you need is a sharp knife to make THIN, even slices of citrus fruits.

( The recipe has enough extra for you to to use the prettiest slices) .

Bowls hold well in the freezer, so they can be made a few days ahead. Notes : The citrus slices must be thin so they will hold together. To chill the syrup faster, set pan in a bowl of ice water. Cooking time: about 10 minutes. Preperation time: About 45 minutes, plus at least 2-½ hours in the freezer. Makes 6 citrus bowls.

1... In a 1-2 qt. pan over high heat, bring water and sugar to boil, stirring ocasionally. Let cool;chill until cold.

2... Meanwhile, with a sharp knife, cut lemons, limes and oranges into even-paper-thin ( 1/16-⅛ " thick ) slices.

3... Line 6 bowls ( 2-2-½ " deep , 1-½-2 cup size , with plastic wrap.

Using the prettiest pieces, dip the citrus slices in syrup, lift to drain, and overlap to snugly line the bottoms and the sides of the bowls.

4... Wrap citrus bowls airtight, then freeze until firm. At least 2-½ hours or up to one week.

Working quickly, gently lift frozen citrus bowls from molds, peel off plastic wrap,place each on a dessert plate, and fill with your favorite sorbet.

5... Serve filled bowls immeadiately ( they keep thier shape only about 15 minutes ) or return to freezer for up to one hour, then serve. Garnish with mint.

Formatted for MM by Jeannie Allen Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by "Robert Ellis" <rpearson@...> on Nov 8, 1998

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