Vidalia onion rosemary sorbet

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsMedium-sized sweet onions, preferably Vidalia, sliced
3cupsSugar
4Inch sprigs fresh rosemary, stems removed
cupBottles Gewurztraminer wine
2cupsWater

Directions

Recipe from Mauro Canaglia, Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, Atlanta. Yields 2 quarts

Method: Heat onion and 1 tablespoon water over low heat in a heavy saucepan. Cook, covered, until transparent. Remove lid and add sugar.

Cook over medium heat until onions just begin to turn golden. Add 1 bottle of wine and reduce liquid by half. Add rosemary and puree mixture in a blender. Add second bottle of wine. Cool mixture, then place in an ice-cream machine and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Sorbet can also be frozen in the freezer.