Black Grape and Cognac Sorbet ~ a bold healthy and refreshing dessert made with minimal sugar and a little kick of booze to keep it all interesting.
I found these Black Emerald seedless grapes at last week’s farmer’s market. From now through the beginning of fall the grapes will be incredible, so definitely plan to use them in as many ways as you can before they’re gone.
Lots of varieties are now being grown seedless, but the good news is that, for this sorbet, it doesn’t matter whether your grapes have seeds or not because you’ll be straining the puree anyway. And honestly, sometimes the older varieties with seeds have the best flavor; give them a taste test before making your choice. I’ve used brown sugar and cognac to accent and emphasize the flavor of these beauties.
This is the kind of sorbet that you’ll want to serve in smaller portions after a nice summer meal. It’s a good thing it’s suited to small portions, because that pound of grapes shrinks to less than 2 cups after you’ve pureed and strained them. That’s ok, though, because this is more intensely flavored and satisfying than most sorbets. It has some substance to it, and a slight kick from the alcohol, so a little goes a long way.
Play up the grape/wine connection by serving this in wine glasses, garnished with some mint leaves and a few reserved grapes.
Black Grape and Cognac Sorbet
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i love the new site my friend and this sorbet is just drawing me in and screaming make me. I love the rich color and the flavor of the grape and cognac together is exciting!
Hey Sue
I am so loving your new web site, Woodenspoons Kitchen did an amazing job and it is really user friendly and I found the “print key” right away. I have
turned on a few of my friends who also love to cook to your blog and they are loving it as well. Can’t wait to see more of your recipes and also I might add your pictures continuously
make me drool so I am now wearing a dribble bib. LOL.
Cheers
Kim
Thanks, Kim, I am so glad to have the print function, at least for recipes going forward. I may try to transfer all the rest of the recipes to ziplist, too, but that may take some time! Glad you like the new site.
The site looks great. Congrats!
Thanks, now I have to get back to cooking!
The site looks gorgeous..very fresh and clean with big bold photos. The sorbet is a great color and I can imagine the flavors are rich and very grownup!
Thanks, Sarah, they did do a really nice job on the site. As for the sorbet, there are so many more fruits, etc. try try, I don’t think I’ll be putting my ice cream maker away this winter.
WOW! Love your new site Sue. It’s just beautiful, so classy and simple yet elegant. It just fits you to a tee! This sorbet looks so refreshing, love the vibrant color, what a great recipe for your debut!
Thanks Chris, now I have to stop fiddling with all the new buttons and get back into the kitchen.
I love the new look of your site- it’s so fun to browse the recipes by thumbnail. Congratulations!
I love the thumbnails, too!
Love the new look–it’s gorgeous. As is the sorbet!
I’m glad you like it, there were so many ways to go with it, it was mind boggling.
Oh Sue – Oh wow! I LOVE your new look. I LOVE your photo – and I LOVE this recipe! So glad the sorbet worked for you. This is just great – congratulations on this amazing transformation! Is that enough exclamation points???!!!!??? You rock 🙂
Thanks Tricia, it involved a surprising amount of work, and I’m glad it’s done — now I get to play!
Thanks Mary—it’s like moving into a new house!
Sue!!! I absolutely LOVE the new site. I’m in awe. It looks fantastic. The recipe index is beautiful and I’ve already gotten lost in it!