Strawberry Banana Sorbet

While great served straight from a bowl or cone on its own, this creamy combination can be stepped up a notch or two by adding dried strawberries into the freeze cycle, or by adding caramelized bananas to the dish just before serving.

• INGREDIENTS: YIELD:1 QUART
  • 1 banana, peeled and chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Purée all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender until very smooth.
  2. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
  3. Add to ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for freezing.

Caramelizing Bananas

• • • Peel the banana and halve it both lengthwise and widthwise.
    • Lay the four segments on a baking sheet.
    • Top with a healthy sprinkling of sugar.
    • Place under your oven broiler or burn with a kitchen torch.