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Ruby Berry & Citrus Sorbet with Hibiscus Flower Infusion

Desserts & DrinksCold dessertServes 67 ingredients6 steps
Ruby Berry & Citrus Sorbet with Hibiscus Flower Infusion

Chef note

Keep the flavours precise, the plate composed, and the final presentation grounded in Chef Stone's disciplined Pan-African style.

Ingredients

1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
4-5 dried hibiscus flowers (for infusion)

Method

1

Create a simple syrup by combining sugar, water, and hibiscus flowers in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves, then remove from heat.

2

Allow the hibiscus-infused syrup to cool completely, then strain to remove the flowers.

3

In a blender, combine the frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, lemon juice, and the cooled hibiscus syrup.

4

Pulse the mixture until it is smooth and fully combined.

5

For a traditional churn, pour the mixture into an ice cream or sorbet maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

6

Alternatively, to hand-churn, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for one hour. Remove and pulse again in the blender. Repeat this process 2-3 times until your desired sorbet consistency is achieved.

Plating direction

Serve in a cold white coupe with a restrained berry garnish so the colour stands out against a very clean background.