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Concord Grape Sorbet (Sorbetto di Uva)

By Andrea Albin

4.8

(18)

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Concord Grape Sorbet (Sorbetto di Uva)John Kernick

Although uva means "grape" in Italian, Concords are native to North America. A velvety sorbet brings out their inky, foxy intensity. It will, in fact, swing you right into autumn.

Cooks' note:

Sorbet keeps 1 week.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 3/4 hr (includes chilling)

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 quart

Ingredients

2 pounds Concord grapes (about 2 quarts), stemmed, divided
3/4 cup superfine granulated sugar
Equipment: an ice cream maker

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Purée half of grapes in a blender until smooth, then force through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Repeat with remaining grapes to yield 3 cups purée. Whisk in sugar until dissolved. Chill until very cold, 3 to 6 hours.

    Step 2

    Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to firm up, at least 2 hours.

TagsSorbetFrozen DessertDessertGrapeFruitDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeEasyMake Ahead5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookBlenderSummerGourmet
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