Tomato Sorbet
Tomato sorbet can be made with any tomatoes that you desire, or have on hand. This stunning dessert adds lemon, basil, and sugar to make a fresh and bright dish.
Ingredients
For the sorbet
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 pounds yellow tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Small sprigs of basil, (optional)
For the coulis (optional)
- 1/2 pound green tomatoes, peeled and seeded
- 1/2 pound red tomatoes, peeled and seeded
- Sugar, to taste
Instructions
Make the sorbet
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together the sugar, water and tomatoes and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
- Remove the pan from the heat and place in an ice bath to cool. Transfer the cooled tomato mixture to a blender or food processor and purée. Add the lemon juice and pulse to mix.
- Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a resealable container and freeze.
Make the coulis (optional)
- Place the green tomatoes in a blender or food processor and purée. Add sugar to taste. Transfer to a bowl.
- Repeat with the red tomatoes and sugar.
- Cover each bowl with plastic wrap and chill.
To serve
- Mound the tomato sorbet in the center of individual serving dishes and, if you choose, garnish with a tiny sprig of basil and spoon a pool of coulis on either side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 43mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g