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New Year's: Pineapple-Champagne Sherbet




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1¼ cups finely chopped fresh pineapple with juice, or canned crushed unsweetened pineapple and juice, chilled
  
• 1 cup chilled Champagne
  
• ½ cup whole milk, chilled
  
• ¼ cup chilled simple syrup (recipe follows)
  
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  






Instructions



1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; transfer to an electric or hand-cranked ice cream machine. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Store sherbet in an airtight container in the freezer for at least 2 hours before serving.
   
   Makes 1 quart.
   
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   SIMPLE SYRUP
   
   Heat ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup water in a small saucepan over high heat; cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves and mixture reaches a full rolling boil, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside to cool to room temperature. Strain through a fine sieve into a jar or bowl. Cover; refrigerate until needed.
   
   Makes about ¾ cup.
   






Final Comments


For a colorful presentation, garnish each serving with mint leaves and a single maraschino cherry or berry.