PEACH AND BUTTERMILK SHERBET

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This dessert celebrates summer's just-ripening crop of stone fruits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large ripe yellow peaches (about 1 3/4 pounds), pitted and quartered
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Bring peaches and sugar to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until peaches are soft, about 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes. Puree peaches and their syrup in a food processor. Pass through a medium sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
  • Whisk together corn syrup, lemon juice, and salt, and pour into peach puree. Whisk in buttermilk and milk. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions, until thick and creamy, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container.

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