Mango Rosemary Sorbet
Mango & Rosemary. Oh yeah. You betcha. I
dreamed up this flavor combo while explaining how something about
mangoes always taste PINEY to me. I know a lot of people agree with me,
but (surprise!) some people just don't get it. I suppose the riper a
mango is, the less piney in flavor, but it always has a hint of it to my
tastebuds.
Combine that subtle hint of pine with the
aromatic and earthy flavor of rosemary, and you've got a new favorite
flavor combo. The sweetness of the mango and added maple syrup balance
out any residual 'woodsy' taste, and the orange juice adds just a snap
of citrus to round the flavors out. I'm a big fan of this recipe, and
can't wait to make it again to share, because lets be honest- between
recipe testing, photographing, and posting: I ate almost the whole batch
myself.
This is the perfect recipe for using up the
last of the seasonal mangoes, and a great way to use some fresh rosemary
before you put it and dry it for winter. (Unless you live in So Cal
like us- then it's sort of a year round friend.) Let's eat!
INGREDIENTS:
1- 15 oz can coconut milk
1 whole mango (about 1 cup), skinned, pitted and cubed
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
DIRECTIONS:
In a high-speed blender or food processor,
combine coconut milk, mango, rosemary, maple syrup, and orange juice and
blend until combined. Pour into a freezer-safe dish, and cover. Freeze
for at least 3 hours, but overnight if possible. Remove from freezer
about 10 minutes prior to serving to allow sorbet to soften for
scooping. Serve with a sprig of fresh rosemary and a cookie. Any kind
will do.
Will stay fresh in the freezer, well covered, indefinitely. Enjoy!