Rating: 4.5 stars
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Myth-Buster Recipe. In this refreshing and palate cleansing sorbet, the sugar tames the tartness of grapefruit juice. It could not be simpler to prepare. A serving delivers about two-thirds of your RDA for vitamin C, and only 145 calories.

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2010

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Recipe Summary

Yield:
6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Combine 1/2 cup grapefruit juice and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.

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  • Combine the sugar mixture and the remaining 2 1/2 cups grapefruit juice in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

  • Pour mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer, and freeze the mixture according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon the sorbet into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze for 1 hour or until the sorbet is firm.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

145 calories; fat 0.1g; protein 0.6g; carbohydrates 36.4g; fiber 0.1g; iron 0.3mg; sodium 1mg; calcium 11mg.
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