Nut Free

This sorbet gets its intense purple hue from Concord grapes, which have a deep blue-black skin. The longer you process it in the ice-cream maker, the lighter and fluffier your final product will be. Sugar cones are ideal containers for serving the sorbet al fresco.

Use the juice of these lemons for the mousse, and use some of the syrup for lemon sauce. Make this recipe a day before the mousse.

Serve these easy-to-prepare peaches with scoops of ice cream, and drizzle with pan juices.

This mousse can be made up to 3 days before serving. Ring molds may be purchased at specialty cookware stores. You can also use an 8-inch springform pan.

Unlike many ice cream recipes, this one does not contain eggs.

Serve this sherbet with Almond Meringue Wafers (recipe follows).

This dessert relies on the same browning and deglazing techniques used for savory dishes. Many fruits benefit from a quick sauté, and their natural sugars—brought to the surface as juices evaporate—aid in the caramelization process. If you prefer not to use rum, you can substitute more pineapple juice.