Orange and Passion Fruit Sorbet

Serves 6-8

250 g (8 oz) granulated sugar
600 ml (1 pint) water
grated zest and juice of 1 orange
3 Passion fruits
3 egg whites
strips of orange zest to decorate

Method

1 Put the sugar and measured water into a sauce pan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat add the orange zest and passion fruits and leave to cool completely. Stir in the orange juice.

2. Strain the Orange and Passion fruit syrup into a shallow freezerproof container and freeze for about 2 hours until just mushy. Turn the mixture into a bowl and whisk gently to break down any large crystals.

3. Whisk the egg whites until stiff but not dry, then fold into the orange and passion fruit mixture. Return to the freezer and freeze until firm. Transfer to a the refrigerator to soften for about 30 minutes. Decorate before serving.

Friendly Tip: sadly no tips for this recipe; know however, that you can chose to mix and match any fruit of your choice for your sorbet.