Desserts

Delicious fruit inspired creations

Custard Apple Sorbet

Custard Apple Sorbet

4
20 mins
2-3 hours to freeze
Easy peasy

Custard apple sorbet is the perfect dessert - the only hard part is the waiting for it to freeze!

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Ingredients

  • 75g caster sugar
  • 5 medium custard apples, halved
  • thinly pared lime rind to decorate

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Method

  • Place the sugar in a pan with 300ml water; bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • Reduce the heat; simmer for 10 minutes until it forms a thin syrup. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Scoop out custard apple flesh. Press through a sieve to remove seeds. Place the sugar syrup and flesh in a food processor; blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a freezer container and freeze for 2 hours.
  • Remove from freezer, mash with a fork. Freeze again until firm.
  • Serve scoops in small dessert bowls decorated with lime rind.