Sorbet

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Spiced Wine Reduction
Sorbet
– An Elegant Frozen Dessert

45 mins
Cooking Time
Difficult
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Spiced wine reduction sorbet is a sophisticated frozen dessert that transforms full-bodied spiced red wine into a refreshing palate cleanser. The wine is reduced with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, then frozen into a smooth, velvety sorbet. This works well as a dessert for both large and intimate gatherings.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
750 mlRed wine (full-bodied like Cabernet or Merlot)
1 cupGranulated sugar
2Cinnamon sticks
6Whole cloves
2Star anise
1 orangeOrange zest
1-inch pieceFresh ginger (sliced)
½ cupWater (For the sorbet)
¼ cupGranulated sugar
2 tbspFresh lemon juice
Pinch ofsalt

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the spices

Zest the orange using a vegetable peeler, avoiding the white pith. Slice the ginger into thin rounds. Measure out all spices and keep them ready. This ensures the reduction process goes smoothly once you begin.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare the spices
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Create the wine reduction
20 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Strain and cool
5 minutes (plus 2 hours cooling)
Step 4
Step 4: Prepare the sugar syrup
5 Minutes