Nieve, or "snow," is Mexico's sorbet, sold from carts throughout the country. Ours is a quick version, made with passion-fruit nectar instead of puréed and strained fruit. For the best flavor, look for a nectar that contains just water, passion-fruit juice, and sugar.
Recipe information
Total Time
3 hr (includes chilling nectar)
Yield
Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients
3
cups passion-fruit nectar (24 fl oz), chilled
2
/3 cup light corn syrup
2
tablespoons fresh lime juice
Special Equipment
an ice cream maker
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Preparation
Stir together all ingredients and freeze in ice cream maker. Transfer sorbet to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden, at least 1 hour.