Mango & Melon Sorbet

Ingredients

• 8 ounces sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 mangoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 1 melon, halved and seeded
• 1 orange, juice and zest of

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the sugar and water together in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and place syrup in freezer to cool quickly while you prepare the fruit.

2. 2

   Puree the mango chunks in a food processor and set aside.

3. 3

   Puree the melon in the same way.

4. 4

   Blend mango and melon purees together in a bowl. Stir in chilled sugar syrup, orange zest and juice and place in refrigerator until well chilled, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour into a shallow tray and place in the freezer. When the sorbet begins to freeze around the edges, stir well. Continue stirring every hour for 2 or 3 hours, until the mixture has frozen solid.

6. 6

   Cover, and let the sorbet continue to freeze overnight.

7. 7

   Let the sorbet stand at room temperature to soften slightly before serving.