Pink Grapefruit or Pomelo Sorbet

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   Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

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   Boil until the sugar dissolves and the syrup is clear.

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   Remove from heat, add 1/2 cup of the mint leaves and steep 15 minutes.

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   Strain syrup, let cool and refrigerate until chilled.

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   (The syrup will keep, refrigerated, for 2 weeks.)

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   In a bowl, mix the pink grapefruit juice with the syrup.

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   Pour into an ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.

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   Transfer to a container and freeze until serving time.

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   Wrap and freeze the reserved grapefruit halves.

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    Meanwhile, peel the grapefruit or pomelo and pull it apart into segments.

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    Using the tip of a small sharp knife, loosen the white membrane surrounding each segment and pull it away, trying not to pierce any of the little juice pods.

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    Break up the segments into the juice pods and set aside.

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    Place the sorbet in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

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    Scatter half the grapefruit or pomelo juice pods over the bottom of the frozen grapefruit halves.

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    Scoop sorbet over the grapefruit and cover with remaining grapefruit juice pods.

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    Garnish with mint leaves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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