Ginger/Plum Sorbet

Remember the wine and plum sorbet from last year? This is a non-alcoholic version with a very strong addition of ginger.

You Will Need:

1 lb. ripe plums-any type
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon ginger, sliced
2 3 inch strips of lemon zest
8 peppercorns
Pinch of salt

Stir everything together in a large, heavy pot. Cook, covered over medium heat, stirring occasionally until plums fall apart-about 25 minutes. Puree in the blender a bit at a time until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Cool, uncovered and then chill several hours or overnight before processing in an ice cream maker.