Orange Sorbet

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Combine in a small saucepan: ¾ cup orange juice; 1 ½ cups sugar; Zest of 1 medium orange, removed in wide strips with a vegetable peeler

2. Step 2.

   Heat over medium heat, stirring, just until the sugar is dissolved. Do not boil. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a medium bowl. Stir in: 2 ¼ cups orange juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; (1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, white Curaçao, or vodka)

3. Step 3.

   Refrigerate the sorbet base until cold, overnight if possible, or quick-chill in an ice water bath.

4. Step 4.

   Taste and add more sugar or lemon juice if needed, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the base into an ice cream maker and freeze as directed. Serve immediately or transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid and freeze.