Roasted Apricot Sorbet - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 1/4 lbs firm-ripe apricots (7 large)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation

Put sugar, water, and dried apricots in a saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat and let stand until apricots are softened, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, roast whole fresh apricots in a 350 degree oven until soft, about 1 hour.
Peel and pit when cool enough to handle.
Puree dried apricot mixture, roasted apricots, lemon juice, and almond extract in a blender until smooth.
Chill at least 2 hours until cold.
The puree can be chilled up to 8 hours.
Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden.