Moroccan Spiced Berry Sorbet with Cinnamon-Infused Orange Twists

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Ingredients

• 3 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 tablespoon orange blossom water 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice Zest of 1 large orange 3 cinnamon sticks 2 large oranges, thinly sliced into rounds

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine the berries, sugar, and spices (cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom). Cook over medium heat until the berries release their juices and the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
2. Strain the cooled mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
3. Stir in the orange blossom water and orange juice to the strained berry liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
4. While the mixture chills, simmer the orange zest and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan with 1 cup of water for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors. Strain and discard the solids. Chill the infused liquid in the refrigerator.
5. Once chilled, process the berry mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft serve consistency.
6. Place a round of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the sorbet and freeze until firm, about 4 hours or overnight.
7. To make the cinnamon infused orange twists, place the sliced oranges in the infused liquid, ensuring they are fully submerged. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
8. Once ready to serve, remove the sorbet from the freezer and let it soften slightly before scooping into two serving dishes. Top each with a few orange twists, allowing the cinnamon infused liquid to drizzle over the sorbet.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this recipe is allowing the flavors to meld properly by chilling both the sorbet base and cinnamon-infused liquid overnight.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with other fruits or citrus to create unique flavor combinations.