Bo Friberg

Mango Sorbet

Preparation info
  • Yield: approximately

    6 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Bo Friberg

Published 1989

  • About

If the mangoes are not fully ripe, they will contain more stringy fibers, reducing the yield. Mangoes that are somewhat unripe are easier to work with if you peel them before cutting the flesh from the stones.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds (1 kg 820 g) ripe mangoes (about 5 medium)
  • ½

Method

  1. Slice each mango in half by making a cut on either side of the large flat stone. Use a spoon to scrape the flesh away from the skin and the stones. Place the flesh in a food processor. Add the lime juice and puree the fruit until smooth. Strain through a chinois and discard the solids.
  2. Stir in the simple syrup and enough of the water to bring the mixture to bet