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!
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Keshab Basnet
basnet@hotmail.comOverall, I really enjoyed this sorbet. It was a delicious and refreshing treat.
Shaheer Sheikh
s@aol.comThis sorbet was very icy. I would recommend churning it for a shorter amount of time.
Nabraj Kafle
kaflenabraj@hotmail.comI'm allergic to port, so I used a different type of wine instead. The sorbet still turned out great.
Gadu Miat
mg@gmail.comI had a hard time finding fresh figs, so I used frozen figs instead. The sorbet still turned out delicious.
John Dalton
d_j@gmail.comThis sorbet was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Nadia Tanjid
tanjidnadia6@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this sorbet to anyone who loves figs or port. It's a delicious and unique treat.
Sahporan Khan
s-k@hotmail.comThis sorbet is a bit tart, but I liked it that way. It's a nice change from the usual sweet sorbets.
Malik zohaib Abid 2020
m_20205@yahoo.comI made this sorbet with fresh figs from my garden. It was the best sorbet I've ever had!
Sboniso Ndlovu
sboniso_n71@gmail.comThis sorbet is a great way to use up leftover port. It's also a delicious and refreshing treat.
OHEE HUSSAIN
hussain-o@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of figs, but I really enjoyed this sorbet. The port flavor really balanced out the sweetness of the figs.
Kelechi Ugorji
kelechi9@gmail.comThis sorbet is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a simple dessert at home.
Hanif sheke
hanif14@yahoo.comI love the combination of figs and port in this sorbet. It's a unique and sophisticated flavor that's perfect for a special occasion.
Md Saboor
md@hotmail.comThis sorbet was a great way to use up some fresh figs. It was also very refreshing and delicious.
Violeta Marku
violeta.m@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The sorbet turned out amazing. It was the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Md parves Khan
m_k36@yahoo.comThis sorbet was absolutely delicious! The fig and port flavors were both prominent and well-balanced. I would definitely make this again.
Hudson hudson
hudsonhudson@gmail.comI made this sorbet for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. It was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.
abdulhakim junior
abdulhakim_junior@aol.comThis fig and port sorbet was a delightful summer treat! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the figs complemented by the tartness of the port. It was also incredibly refreshing, and the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.