Desserts Recipes - Mango Sorbet Recipe

Ingredients

SERVES 8

• 175g/6oz granulated sugar

• 3 cardamom pods (split)

• 600ml/1pt cold water

• 2 ripe mangoes

• 3 egg whites

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Method:

1. Put the sugar and cardamom pods in a heavy-based saucepan, pour in the water and heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.

2. Increase the heat and bring to the boil, then boil for 7 minutes without stirring. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.

3. Meanwhile, peel the mangoes and remove as much flesh as possible from the stones. Put the flesh in a blender or food processor and work to a puree, then pour into a shallow container.

4. Strain the cooled syrup into the mango puree and stir well to mix. Freeze uncovered for 3 hours.

5. Turn the mango mixture into a bowl and beat with a fork until broken up.

6. Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the mango mixture until evenly mixed, then return the mixture to the container.

7. Cover and freeze overnight. Transfer to the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving.