Peach And Champagne Sorbet - peaches

Method

• Put the peaches in a large saucepan and cover them with boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
• Peel the peaches; halve them and remove the pits.
• Transfer the peaches to a food processor and coarsely puree. Pour into a medium bowl.
• In a medium nonreactive saucepan bring the sugar and 1/2 cup of water to a boil over moderately high heat.
• Add 2 teaspoons of the lemon zest and let simmer about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set the syrup aside for about 10 minutes.
• Strain the syrup into the peach puree and blend well.
• Add the champagne, the lemon juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Stir Well.
• Refrigerate until chilled.
• Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.