BLUSHING GRAPEFRUIT SORBET

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Not overly sweet, this sorbet is a hit at the holidays, when there's plenty of citrus fruit on hand. Try it as a light, summer refresher, too.-Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 quart.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated grapefruit zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 whole star anise
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
2 cups ruby red grapefruit juice, chilled
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool., In a large bowl, combine the grapefruit and lemon juices and sugar syrup. Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.