Vanilla Bean Sorbet with Pineapple Topping
Vanill From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. If you have corn syrup, vanilla bean, ginger, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.
Instructions
To prepare sorbet, combine 4 cups water, 1 cup sugar, and light corn syrup in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a medium bowl.
Add vanilla bean and fresh lemon juice.
Pour hot sugar mixture over vanilla mixture; stir well with a whisk. Cover and chill completely.
Remove and discard vanilla bean.
Pour mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon sorbet into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
To prepare topping, combine dark rum, water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
Remove and discard ginger.
Pour rum mixture over pineapple; chill 1 hour.