Berry Sorbet with Mixed Spices

Nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and fresh mint complement a variety of berries in this sweet and refreshing sorbet.

Ingredients

• 180 ml cold water
• 0.5cm piece (5 g) fresh ginger
• 5 Medjool dates, pitted, or honey to taste
• 125 g frozen strawberries
• 125 g frozen blueberries
• 120 g frozen blackberries
• 90 ) frozen raspberries
• 280 g frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
• 4-5 mint leaves
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 260 g ice cubes

Directions

1. Place water, ginger and dates into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 15-20 seconds or until dates and ginger are finely chopped. Stop machine and remove the lid.
2. Add berries, mint, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla to the container with ginger mixture and secure the lid.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45-60 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
4. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Stop the machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.