Texas Peach Sorbet 

Simple and refreshing, Texas Peach Sorbet can be ready to eat by lunch time.

You can use either fresh or frozen sliced peaches in this sorbet.

Make simple sugar syrup

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup sugar

Bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring often; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool; cover and chill.

• 1 pound fresh or frozen peach slices, thawed
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Process peach slices and lemon juice in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Combine sugar syrup, peach mixture, orange juice, and almond extract; pour into freezer container of a 4-quart hand-turned or electric freezer. Freeze according to manufacturers instructions. Pack freezer with additional ice and rock salt, and let stand 1 hour before serving.

Yield: 7 cups.