Mango sorbet

Summer is definitely here and the heatwave too! So to cool us down from these crazy temperatures, why not making a quick and easy sorbet? You can find the recipe in "Simple and delicious desserts".

All you need is:

• 2 large ripe mangoes

• the juice of 1 lemon

• a pinch of salt

• 115g sugar

• 3 tbsp water

Using a sharpe knife, thinly peel the mangoes, holding them over a bowl to catch the juices. Cut the flesh away from the central stone and put in a food processor or blender. If your mangoes are not giving any juice squeeze them over the bowl. Add the mango juice, lemon juice and salt and process to form a smooth purée. Push the mango purée through a nylon sieve into a bowl.

Put the sugar and water in a heavy-based saucepan and heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, without stirring, then remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly. 

Pour the syrup into the mango purée and mix well together. Leave to cool, then chill the mango syrup in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until cold.

If using an ice cream machine, churn the mixture in the machine following the manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, freeze the mixture in a freezerproof container, uncovered for 3-4 hours, or until mushy. Turn the mixture into a bowl and stir with a fork or beat in a food processor to break down the ice crystals. Return to the freezer and freeze for a further 3-4 hours, or until firm. Cover the container with a lid for storing.