FRESH GRAPE AND CHAMPAGNE SORBET


    Fresh Grape and Champagne Sorbet

    The sorbet base takes only 15 minutes to assemble, but packs big flavor, thanks to a double hit of grapes. Add any leftover grape puree to a glass of sparkling water or to a quick pan sauce for chicken or duck breast.
    Makes about 3 cups
    •                PREP: 15 minutes
    •                TOTAL: 5 hours (includes freezing time)

    Ingredients
    •                4 cups seedless red grapes
    •                3/4 cup Champagne or sparkling wine
    •                1/2 cup sugar
    •                1/4 cup frozen Concord grape juice concentrate, thawed
    •                Few pinches of ground cinnamon
    •                Additional seedless red grapes (for garnish; optional)

    Preparation
    •                Puree 4 cups grapes in blender. Combine Champagne, sugar, juice concentrate, 1/4 cup water, and cinnamon in bowl; add 1 1/2 cups grape puree (reserve any remaining puree for another use). Stir until sugar dissolves.
    •                Process mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to container. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
    •                Serve sorbet in Champagne coupes; garnish with additional grapes, if desired.


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