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Apricot Sorbet Float

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Don't use your best Champagne for this dessert—any affordable bottle of cava or Prosecco will do. The key ingredient in this machine-free sorbet is the apricots: Choose the ripest, most fragrant ones you can find.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 hours

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 pound apricots plus more for serving, pitted, sliced
3/4 cup sparkling wine plus more for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring sugar, 1 pound apricots, 3/4 cup sparkling wine, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apricots are very tender, 10-15 minutes. Let cool completely.

    Step 2

    Transfer apricot mixture to a blender and purée until smooth. Add water to apricot mixture so it measures 4 cups. Transfer mixture to a large shallow baking dish. Freeze until solid, at least 4 hours.

    Step 3

    To serve, scoop sorbet into coupe glasses or bowls and top with more apricot slices and some sparkling wine.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 140 calories
1 g fat
1 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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