Name: Plum and Red-Wine Sorbet
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 4 1/4 hr (includes freezing)
Yield: Makes 1 1D2 quarts
Ingredients: 1 pound ripe red, black, or prune plums, halved lengthwise and pitted; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 2 (3- by 1-inch) strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler); 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 8 black peppercorns; Equipment:an ice cream maker

Image may contain Food Creme Dessert Cream and Ice Cream

Plum and Red-Wine SorbetGentl & Hyers

The combination of plums and red wine gives this sorbet a stunning fuchsia color and a deep, fruit-filled flavor. Think of it as fruity mulled wine that's been frozen into a refreshing dessert.

Cooks' notes:

· Plum purée can be chilled up to 1 day. · Sorbet keeps, frozen, 1 week.

Recipe notes

Chocolate Guinness Cake

A generous glug of stout gives this snackable loaf a malty depth.

Super Seedy Power Cookies

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon

This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans

This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.