Flavor # 11 - Patrick's Maui Upcountry Pineapple Sorbet

Maui is one of my favorite places on the planet. It is also the home to several good friends, one of which is my former roommate Patrick Murray and his lovely bride Jeannie. I've known Patrick for over 20 years and can say, with all honesty, that Maui is the perfect place for him. So when it comes to a solid Pineapple Sorbet, naming it for my good friend makes all the sense in the world.

Like so many sorbet recipes, Pineapple is rather simple.

Two Cups of Cubed Fresh Pineapple

1 Cup of Simple Syrup

1/2 Lemon, Juiced

Puree the pineapple. You should yield about a cup from this. Mix it with the chilled simple syrup and add it to the machine.  Some recipes call for you to strain the puree. Talk about a long, difficult and needless process!

Maui is where I learned to appreciate Pineapple back when I was a teenager. I have only been able to return a few times since but know I could live there if I got the chance. There is so much going on for what amounts to a small island. Here's hoping I can join Patrick eventually!

Enjoy!