Black Zapote Sorbet


Description

Sorbet made with the black Zapote

Ingredients

1 3⁄4 c
Sugar
5
Zapote (black) (Peeled)
1 c
Water (Cold water)
1 c
Orange Juice
5 oz
Cognac (or Rum)

Instructions

Peel the zapotes and run the through a sieve with the water and orange juice, then add the sugar and cognac. Then make granita or sorbet with an ice-cream maker.

Notes

Not sure about the cognac or rum. Other recipes call for Sauternes or tequila. Other recipes don't add alcohol.
There is a big difference between the Zapote Negro fruit that has a black pulp and the brown Zapote with a thicker and grayish skin.

Recipe type

Desserts

Cuisine

Mexican