Citrusy Rhubarb Sorbet

Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 4 cups chopped rhubarb (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 large oranges)
• mint sprig (optional)
• orange rind, strips (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. cool slightly.
• 2 place rhubarb mixture in a blender, and process until smooth. pour into a bowl, and refrigerate for 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
• 3 pour mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
• 4 place a freezer-safe bowl in a freezer for 10 minutes. spoon sorbet into bowl; cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
• 5 scrape up and serve in chilled glasses. garnish with mint and rind, if desired.