MULLED WINE SORBET

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A cool taste of Christmas and perfect for a Christmas 'down under' (where it's hot). Also great for a northern hemisphere celebration as it's a palate cleanser after all of those rich festive dishes. Make this one the day before. Time stated does not include freezing time.

Provided by Kate in Katoomba

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 oranges
12 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 (750 ml) bottle of a good quality red wine
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 cup light brown sugar
60 ml port wine or 60 ml brandy

Steps:

  • Cut one orange in half and stud both halves with cloves.
  • Place in a saucepan with the cinnamon sticks, wine, mixed spice and sugar.
  • Stir over a low heat until sugar dissolves, then cover and cook over a very low heat for ten minutes.
  • Cool, then strain.
  • Juice the remaining orange and stir juice and port or brandy into the mulled wine.
  • Refrigerate for several hours to chill completely.
  • Pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze until frozen at the edges.
  • Remove from freezer and beat with an electric beater. Pour back into the container and re-freeze.
  • Repeat two or three times.
  • (Alternatively, use an ice-cream maker and follow manufacturer's directions).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 12.9, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 23.3, Protein 0.5

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