{recipe} Fiery Strawberry Sorbet

Love love love the mix of yummies here, and it’s SO easy for being so healthful! Thanks a million for sharing this one with us, Cristina!

Late spring and early summer are peak strawberry seasons. I love to make sorbet when local berries are in season. It is important to choose plump, firm and fully red berries because they will not ripen once picked. The small berries are often the most flavorful.

INGREDIENTS (FOR STRAWBERRY SORBET)
(Makes 6 servings)
1 1/2 lb strawberries – fresh
1/4 cup agave syrup – or substitute with
equivalent amount of favorite sweetener (maple
syrup, honey, palm sugar, stevia, etc.)
1 Tbsp lime juice
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp soy lecithin – granules
2 Tbsp coconut oil – melted
1 dash cayenne – powdered

INGREDIENTS (FOR CANDIED STRAWBERRIES)
(Makes 1 cup candied strawberries)
1/2 lb strawberries – sliced
1 Tbsp agave – or maple syrup for a crisp texture
1/8 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp cinnamon – ground

INSTRUCTIONS (FOR CANDIED STRAWBERRIES)
For the candied fruit, mix the strawberry slices with the agave or maple syrup, sea salt and cinnamon. Place on a non-stick sheet inside dehydrator at 118º until desired consistency is achieved.

For a compote texture use agave or honey and allow to dehydrate for 1-2 hours. For a crisper caramelized texture, you must use maple syrup which is not raw, but widely accepted in raw cuisine. Maple syrup is the only sweetener that will crystalize at 118º inside a dehydrator. The key is to coat the fruit rather than to over-soak it. After a couple of hours transfer the fruit to a screen tray and increase dehydrator time up to 24 hours.

INSTRUCTIONS (FOR STRAWBERRY SORBET)
To make the sorbet blend the strawberries, agave syrup or sweetener of choice, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Add the soy lecithin granules and blend again. While still running add the melted coconut oil and a dash of cayenne.

Capsaicin, the healthy ingredient in cayenne peppers, creates heat therefore stimulating circulation and the healing capabilities of the body. The health benefits of cayenne pepper range from helping with simple digestion problems to preventing heart disease.

Pre-chill mixture to save time and resources. Pour into ice-cream bowl and follow manufacturer’s instructions. Serve chilled and top with candied fruit..

Most frozen desserts are enjoyed best right out of the ice-cream machine. Sorbets can be stored in the freezer but they will become solid. Thaw for 30 min to an hour before serving for a softer texture and more intense flavor.

Strawberries are like little sponges that absorb really well anything that gets poured onto them. They also absorb anything that is sprayed onto them. Choose ONLY organic strawberries. Conventionally grown strawberries have a lot of pesticide and fungicide residues on them.

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