Orange Cantaloupe Sorbet
Featuring the vibrant flavors of ripe cantaloupe and zesty orange, this refreshing sorbet is a delightful treat to cool you down on a warm day. Sweetened with a touch of sugar and a hint of orange liqueur, each spoonful of this smooth sorbet is bursting with fruity goodness. Serve this orange cantaloupe sorbet in a bowl or a creative cantaloupe rind 'bowl' for a fun and visually appealing dessert experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 2-pound very ripe cantaloupe
- Juice of 1 medium valencia orange (or 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice)
- 1/3-1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cointreau, triple sec, or other orange-flavored liqueur
- Extra orange slices for serving, or orange rind or cantaloupe rind ‘bowls’*
Instructions
- Prepare the cantaloupe by removing the seeds and either slicing or scooping all the flesh from the rind.
- In a blender, combine all the cantalopue flesh with the orange juice the sugar and the Cointreau. Here, decide whether you want to add more (1/2 cup) or less (1/3 cup) sugar based on your taste preferences and the sweetness of your melon and orange juice.
- Blend the fruits and juice until as smooth as possible, it should be a smooth liquid.
- Transfer the liquid to the bowl of an ice cream maker, and process according to manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze for an additional 2 hours before serving. Or, if you don’t have an ice cream maker, transfer the liquid to an air-tight container and freeze, stirring often to make the sorbet smooth.
- For serving, scoop the orange cantaloupe sorbet into small bowls and garnish with extra orange slices. Or, serve the sorbet in orange rind bowls or a cantaloupe bowl.
- To make the fruit bowls, see the photos above.
Yield
4 to 6 servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
- Protein Content: 2 g
- Fat Content: 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 37 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 37 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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