Blueberry-Buttermilk Sherbet

Yield: about 4 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Garnishes: fresh blueberries, lemon rind strips

Instructions

1. Process blueberries in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
2. Press blueberry puree through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large bowl, discarding solids.
3. Add sugar, buttermilk and vanilla extract to bowl, and stir until well blended.
4. Pour blueberry mixture into freezer container of a 4 quart ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
5. Garnish each serving, if desired.