Best 5 Fresh Fig And Port Sorbet Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite collection of fig and port sorbet recipes. These refreshing and elegant desserts are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special dinner party or a casual gathering with friends. From classic sorbet to unique variations with honey, ginger, and citrus, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the delightful world of fig and port sorbet and discover the perfect treat to cool you down on a hot summer day or add a touch of sophistication to your next dinner party.
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FIG SORBET
I love fig ice cream, so I decided to try sorbet, and although I wasn't crazy about the color, I couldn't resist the flavor. Make sure to use fully ripe, sweet figs for this. My favorite way to make this is with red wine.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories ice creams and sorbets, dessert
Time 4h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the water or wine and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Add the rose geranium or rose water, remove from the heat and allow to cool. Strain if you steeped the rose geranium sprig.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth. You may have to do this in two batches. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
- Chill a container in the freezer. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender for 30 seconds, then freeze in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to the chilled container and place in the freezer for 2 hours to pack. Allow to soften in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 41 grams
CACTUS FIG AND LIME SORBET
The fruit of the prickly pear cactus (often called 'cactus fig' or 'tuna,') is sweet and juicy. Coupled with lime and frozen, it makes a light, refreshing summer treat. You can find cactus fig at any Mexican grocery and at some gourmet markets.
Provided by janelle
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Sorbet Recipes
Time 5h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove the outer skin of the cactus figs to expose the light green flesh. Push the flesh through a mesh sieve into a bowl, collecting the juice and trapping the seeds and pulp.
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; allow to cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Stir cactus juice and lime juice into the sugar water. Mix thoroughly; chill for 1 hour.
- Pour cactus-lime mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.8 mg, Sugar 25.1 g
FIGS IN PORT
These figs in Port wine, made with fresh figs, tawny port, sugar, and black peppercorns, is a simple, elegant summer dessert.
Provided by Yigit Pura
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove the stems from the figs and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Place a 10-inch stainless-steel or enamel-coated saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the surface. It will melt right away and begin to caramelize and smoke. Immediately place the figs, cut side down, onto the caramelizing sugar. Reduce the heat to low and let the figs cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not stir or toss or turn the figs. The figs will naturally release their own juices which will dissolve the sugar.
- Carefully add the port to the saucepan. Keep the pan over low heat until the caramel melts completely and begins to coat the figs. Add the peppercorns, first enclosing them in a tea ball or cheesecloth, if desired. Use heat-resistant tongs to flip the figs over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer the figs to a platter, cut side up, and cover to keep warm.
- Return the pan to medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, using a heat-resistant rubber spatula to stir and occasionally scrape the bottom to pull up all the caramel and peppercorn goodness that may be stuck there. Remove and discard the peppercorn via the tea ball or cheesecloth or a slotted spoon. The port sauce should be deep purple, thick, and velvety. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Drizzle the warm figs with the port sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 fig half, Calories 29 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Fat 0.02 g, SaturatedFat 0.005 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.007 g
FRESH FIG AND LIME SORBET
Use figs in season at their ripest. It is recommended to make the sugar syrup a day ahead to allow plenty of time to chill. Untried by me.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Add 2 cups water and the sugar to a saucepan.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the syrup boils and the sugar has dissolved; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- Place the figs in the bowl of a food processor; puree.
- Add the puree to the chilled syrup; stir in the lime juice.
- Taste, and add more juice if desired.
- Freeze sorbet in an ice-cream maker following the manufacturer's directions until the mixture begins to freeze.
- Then scoop mixture into a storage container, seal tightly, and freeze for several hours or overnight.
- **Black Mission figs give the sorbet a ruby color, speckled with black if the figs are unpeeled; Green figs will result in pale pink color speckled with green if left unpeeled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1115.2, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 9.3, Carbohydrate 290.9, Fiber 20.2, Sugar 262.7, Protein 5.6
FRESH FIG AND PORT SORBET
The ingredients are clearly classic Portuguese (figs, port) and sorbet was almost part of the Moorish repertoire (ice was brought from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Alhambra to provide coolness for sliced fruit), but in all other respects, this is about as non-traditional a recipe as you can find for the Zaar World Tour 5 (2009)! This recipe uses no milk or cream; the flavor of the figs and port is there, but understated and it is absolutely wonderful. You can stay within the traditional Iberian palate and use vanilla sugar instead of plain sugar (don't use vanilla extract, unless you cook off the alcohol), but that's just gilding the lilly. Full credit goes to Eating Out Loud (http://www.eatingoutloud.com/2008/08/fresh-fig-port-sorbet.html), who in turn credits Ms. Adventures in Italy for the idea of a Fig Sorbet (http://www.msadventuresinitaly.com/blog/2007/07/03/fresh-fig-sorbet/)
Provided by Gandalf The White
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim the hard parts and stems of the figs and quarter the remainder.
- Add the figs and water to a saucepan, cover and bring to a simmer.
- As the mixture heats up, add the lemon zest.
- Stir 2-3 times over the first 10 minutes.
- After about 10 minutes, the figs will soften and begin to break up.
- When the figs are soft, add the sugar and cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes more until the mixture becomes thick and syrupy.
- Remove from the heat.
- Using either a stick blender in the pot or transferring the mixture to a regular blender, VERY CAREFULLY (Remember, this mixture is hot), puree the mixture.
- Now add the port, 1 1/2 cups of water and the lemon zest to the mixture.
- Taste and if it's too tangy (i.e., you didn't have Meyer lemons and substituted regular lemons), you may need to adjust with a tiny amount of sugar.
- Once the mix is cool, pour into your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's directions to get a semi-firm consistency.
- Remove the ice cream and place in a container in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Remove, scoop, and enjoy!
Tips
- Choose ripe, fresh figs for the best flavor.
- Use a good quality port wine for the best results.
- Chill the sorbet for at least 4 hours before serving for the best texture.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still make this sorbet. Simply freeze the fig and port mixture in a covered container and stir it every few hours until it is frozen solid.
- Garnish the sorbet with fresh figs, port wine, or mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
Conclusion
Fresh fig and port sorbet is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your sorbet tart or sweet, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give this fresh fig and port sorbet a try.
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