It’s Springtime and Ataulfo (yellow) mangoes are available everywhere. This post is to finish out last night’s meal. It is remarkably easy and tasty.
Recently, Denlyn3 of the Blog What to Cook did a post on Swordfish with a Yellow Mango Salsa commenting he had found Yellow Mangoes at Sprouts recently so it got me in the mood for mangoes. We really enjoy mangoes, especially the Ataulfo mangoes. They have a buttery flesh that is not fibrous and a thin pit. Their flesh is a deep yellow and they have higher sugar content than the red (Tommy Atkins) mangoes. They have a rich, spicy flavor, high in vitamin C and dietary fibre. So they not only taste good but they are good for you. I like foods like that, especially when I want a dessert. If you have an ice cream freezer, give this a try from March through September while these jewels are still abundant.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 to 3 lbs fresh yellow mangoes
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup simple syrup*
- 2 Tbsp Grand Marnier (optional)
Instructions
Pit the mangoes and remove flesh.
Place flesh in the blender
Add simple syrup
Now, the lime juice
Liquify.
Pour into your ice cream maker.
Following the instructions for your particular ice cream maker, freeze the sorbet. When almost frozen, add the Grand Marnier and continue to freeze in the ice cream machine until done.
Remove from the ice cream maker and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up. Serve and enjoy!
NOTES: Simple syrup is made with equal parts of sugar and water on a 1:1 ratio. Add the sugar to a saucepan with the water and place over medium heat, stirring until all of the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Also, 1 cup of simple syrup does not mean to use 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Make the simple syrup and measure out 1 cup. I generally make 3 cups to 3 cups and reserve what is not used. You can always use it in margaritas for dinner. 🙂
The addition of the Grand Marnier does 2 things. First, it provides a nice touch of flavor. Second, because alcohol has a slightly higher freezing point than water, it keeps the sorbet from becoming brick hard.
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I will get more so I can make this. Thanks for the link.
Going out to get more myself. These are so good!
Well I made this last night and it was so refreshing. Thanks for the idea and I will re-blog.
Thanks. I’m glad you liked it. Re-blogging it was very kind.
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Reblogged this on What to Cook? and commented:
We both used the yellow mango to make the sorbet. It is the most refreshing thing you could have at the end of any meal, check it out.
I’ve made mango sorbet before, but I’ve never had it with lime juice in it. I have to say the lime really puts it over the top! Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks for your nice comment. Glad I could show you something new.
Love this! Will have to find good ripe mangoes to make this. Like the addition of Grand Marnier at the end. Haven’t made much sorbet yet, so this will be on my list for the summer.
Thanks, Stefan. This is one of my favorite sorbets. The Grand Marnier is a nice twist and really works in keeping the sorbet soft.