PINEAPPLE-COCONUT SORBET

Pineapple-Coconut Sorbet image

Provided by Mikekey *

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 c coconut milk, unsweetened (canned)
1/2 c granulated sugar
3 slice fresh peeled ginger (1/4 inch thick slices)
1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
2 tsp lime juice

Steps:

1. Combine coconut milk, sugar and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 20 minutes. Strain into a large bowl.
2. Place pineapple in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the pineapple puree to the coconut milk mixture and whisk until blended. Whisk in lime juice.
3. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
4. Pour the pineapple mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
5. Serve immediately or transfer to a storage container and let harden in the freezer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Serve in chilled dishes.
6. *NOTE:* Alternatively, freeze mixture in a shallow metal pan until solid, about 6 hours. Break into chunks and process in a food processor until smooth. Follow step 5.