REDCURRANT SORBET

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Try this refreshing redcurrant sorbet for an alternative low fat dessert

Provided by Lesley Waters

Time 40m

Yield Makes 4 small portions

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

450g redcurrant , plus extra for decoration
2 tbsp elderflower cordial
140g golden caster sugar

Steps:

Remove redcurrants from stems, wash and put in a pan with 2 tbsp water. Bring to the boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 5 mins until softened. Push through a sieve to make a purée. Stir in the elderflower cordial and set to one side to cool.
Put the caster sugar in a pan with 300ml/½pt water and leave over a low heat for 5 mins until the sugar dissolves. Raise heat and boil for 10 mins.
Tip redcurrant mixture into syrup and mix. Return to the boil, turn down and simmer for 2 mins. Cool, pour into a container and freeze for 3-4 hrs until frozen. Scoop into glasses and top with redcurrants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 41 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium