Cherry Sorbet

Chef #1265753's Note:

i made a week before this posting and It is very smooth and creamy. Be sure to use crushed ice in the ice ceram machine. cooking time is freeze time and chill time

• Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 scoops

• 2 lbs cherries
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 lemon, juice of

Directions:

1. place all the ingredients in a medium caucepan except the lemon juice.
2. In a medium saucepan, warm the cherries over medium heat with the water, and sugar
3. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries are very soft and cooked through. Remove from heat and let stand until they reach room temperature.
4. It is easier to remove the pits at this stage since the cheeries are tender.
5. Puree the cherries and their liquid in a blender until smooth or if you have a sieve use that
6. squeeze the lemon juice into the cherry puree and stir well.
7. . Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refridgerator at leat 4 hours or overnight
8. freeze it in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions.
9. you can serve it immediately or freeze to further "ripen" the sorbet.