LEMON PLUM SORBET

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This brightly flavored fruit sorbet will surely refresh. Enjoy it plain or add to a slice of angel food cake for a special treat. -Eirianedd Simpson, Pahrump, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 medium plums
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add plums; cover and boil for 30-45 seconds. Drain and immediately place plums in ice water. Drain and pat dry. When cool enough to handle, remove skins. Cut in half; remove pits., In a small saucepan, bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add lemon juice and zest; set aside to cool., Place the plums in a food processor; add sugar syrup. Cover and process until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Transfer puree to an 8-in.- square dish. Freeze until edges begin to firm, about 1 hour; stir. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours longer., Just before serving, transfer to a food processor; cover and process until smooth, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (76g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.