Name: Plum and Red-Wine Sorbet
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 4 1/4 hr (includes freezing)
Yield: Makes 1 1D2 quarts
Ingredients: 1 pound ripe red, black, or prune plums, halved lengthwise and pitted; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 2 (3- by 1-inch) strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler); 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 8 black peppercorns; Equipment:an ice cream maker

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Plum and Red-Wine SorbetGentl & Hyers

The combination of plums and red wine gives this sorbet a stunning fuchsia color and a deep, fruit-filled flavor. Think of it as fruity mulled wine that's been frozen into a refreshing dessert.

Cooks' notes:

· Plum purée can be chilled up to 1 day. · Sorbet keeps, frozen, 1 week.

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