| 1 | To make the sorbet: combine the sugar and water ina large saucepan and bring to a boil. |
| 2 | Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. |
| 3 | Remove from the heat and allow to cool. |
| 4 | Meanwhile, combine the orange and lime juices. |
| 5 | Puree the pineapple in a food processor fitted with a steel blade or blender along with the mint leaves. |
| 6 | Use some of the orange juice to moisten. |
| 7 | Combine with the orange-lime juice. |
| 8 | Stir the pineapple mixture into the cooled syrup. |
| 9 | Either freeze in an ice cream freezer or freeze in a covered bowl. |
| 10 | When frozen solid, remove from the bowl and spoon into a food processor fitted with the steel blade. |
| 11 | Process until fluffy; this breaks up the ice crystals and results in a smoother texture. |
| 12 | To ensure this very smooth texture, repeat the process one more time after a couple of hours (this step is optional). |
| 13 | Spoon into individual serving dishes, cover with plastic and then foil, and freeze. |
| 14 | Or oil a loaf pan or mold and line with plastic wrap. |
| 15 | Pour in the sorbet mixture, cover tightly with plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze. |
| 16 | Work quickly so that the sorbet doesn"t melt, or ice crystals will form again when it freezes. |
| 17 | To make the garnish and serve: toss together the chopped pineapple and the cointreau if you using it. |
| 18 | Add the mint leaves. |
| 19 | Set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve. |
| 20 | Twenty minutes before serving, place the sorbet in the refrigerator to soften. |
| 21 | If you froze it in the loaf pan, unmold on a platter. |
| 22 | Cut slices using sharp knife. |
| 23 | If you froze it in individual molds, unmold into bowls. |
| 24 | Serve, topping each serving with the garnish. |
| 25 | Advance preparation: this sorbet will hold for weeks, covered tightly, in the freezer. |
| 26 | The garnish can be made several hours ahead of serving time and held in a covered bowl in the refrigerator. |
| 27 | Calories: 8Fat: .40 g. |
| 28 | Sodium 1 mg. |
| 29 | Protein 1 g. |
| 30 | Carbohydrate 21 g. cholesterol 0. |
