Quick Sip - Grilled Peach & Beer Sorbet

by Kat Kinsman, Posted Jul 10th 2007 @ 11:04PM

Celebrate the bounty of the season with fresh, grill-sweetened peaches and a subtle hint of your favorite brew.

Grilled Peach & Beer Sorbet

1 dozen ripe, grilled peaches
1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
3 tbsp beer
1 cup simple syrup
Pinch of kosher salt

Grilled Peaches:
Halve peaches and remove pits. Spray lightly with cooking spray, and grill face-down over medium gas or charcoal heat until grill marks appear, and fruit is soft. (Note – wood smoke such as mesquite or hickory adds a great touch of flavor.) Remove from grill and cool. Peel skin, and place the fruit in a mixing bowl.

Simple Syrup:
To make simple syrup, stir 2 cups sugar and one cup water in a small saucepan, and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer until the mixture is slightly thickened. Remove from heat, and let it cool. Syrup can be stored in a clean, sealed jar in the refrigerator until it's needed.

Sorbet:
In mixing bowl, combine peaches, lemon or lime juice, beer and salt. With a hand mixer or immersion blender, beat until smooth, and then blend in simple syrup.

Process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, or simply pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze to desired consistency.

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