Raspberry Sorbet

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• 1 to 2 tablespoons Kirsch

Instructions

1. Combine water and sugar in saucepan. Stir over high heat to dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
2. Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature.
3. Strain juice from berries to make 2/3 cup; discard berries.
4. Stir in lemon juice and salt.
5. Pour into a shallow 9-inch square metal pan.
6. Place in freezer and freeze until firm throughout.
7. Remove from freezer.
8. Break up with a wooden spoon; beat with mixer or in food processor until free of lumps.
9. Stir in Kirsch.
10. Freeze until firm again.