Cardamom Apricot Sorbet

Refreshing and sweet, my cardamom apricot sorbet makes the perfect summer treat!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 lb ripe apricots, halved and pitted
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 10 cardamom pods, crushed with the back of a knife
• 4 fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
• 2 tbsps toasted pistachios, chopped

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the water, sugar, and cardamom pods in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
2. 2When the sugar has dissolved, remove the pan from heat and let it steep for 10 minutes to let the cardamom flavor infuse.
3. 3Strain the cardamom simple syrup.
4. 4Place the cardamom syrup and apricots back in the saucepan. Bring everything to a boil then reduce the heat so the liquid is simmering gently. Simmer the apricots just until they begin to turn tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and cool completely.
5. 5Puree the apricots and the poaching liquid in a food processor until smooth. Strain the mixture with a fine mesh sieve.
6. 6Stir in the lemon juice and chill the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
7. 7Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn until frozen according to manufacturer’s instructions.
8. 8Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and let it set in the freezer for 6 hours or overnight.
9. 9When ready to serve, scoop the sorbet into serving. Serve with fresh apricots and pistachios if desired.