Gazpacho Sorbet With Apple Aspic

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   Make Aspic: Bring the apple juice to a boil in a small saucepan.

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   Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved.

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   Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish and chill, uncovered, until firm, about 2 hours.

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   Make Gazpacho Sorbet: Soften gelatin in hot water for 1 minutes.

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   Mash garic to a paste with the salt, using a mortar and pestle ( or mince and mash with a large knife.)

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   Blend garlic paste tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, vinegar, grappa and sugar in a food processor until it is as smooth as possible.

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   Add oil and gelatin mixture with motor running.

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   Force the puree through a sieve into a bowl, pressing firmly on the solids until all liquid has been forced out.

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   Discard solids.

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    Chill mixture until cold, about 1 hour, then freeze in an icecream maker.

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    Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and put in the freezer to harden.

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    Reduce balsamic vinegar: Boil vinegar in a small nonreative saucepan until syrupy, 1 to 2 minutes, then cool completely.

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    Assemble Dish: Cut aspic into small cubes and divide among 4 plates.

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    Drizzle aspic with balsamic syrup, then top with a scoop ( about 1/4 cup) of the sorbet.

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    Garnish with mint.

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