Sorbet is a frozen dessert made from fruit puree and sweetener. Sorbet is lower in fat than other desserts because it contains no milk or cream (which makes it different than gelato or ice cream). The recipe for sorbet contains only fruits, sugar and sweetener. The fruit puree is frozen after the sugar is incorporated in it, however restaurants use professional ice-cream machines to slowly cool it down.

Sorbets can be prepared with a wide range of variations especially because almost any fruits can be used in the process. Pomegranates, melons, lemons or even apples can be turned into a puree for sorbet. In other variations the fruits are replaced with chocolate, coffee or nuts.http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-sorbet.htm

Some sources indicate that sorbet originated before 1000 A.C. Back then it was a mix between ice and fruits, however records indicate that the first reference to sorbet came from the Ancient Romans. Quinto Fabio Massimo was reportedly the first who mixed chopped ice, honey and fruit juice. http://www.academiabarilla.com/recipes/video-recipes/sorbet-melon.aspx

Sorbet can be served as a snack or as a separate course before the main dish. Due to the fact that is served cold, many people enjoy sorbet as dessert on hot summer days.

Small quantities of alcohol can be used in sorbets to soften the texture of the frozen fruit puree. As an alternative to sugar you can use honey as a sweetener.http://www.ehow.com/how_2294540_make-sorbet.html Sorbet can be decorated with chocolate chunks, lemon or lavender. http://www.sorbets.com/

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