Blackberry Sherbert

Ingredients

1 bag (12 ounces) frozen dry-pack blackberries, thawed.

2/3 cup sugar

Preparation

Combine blackberries, buttermilk and sugar in blender. Whirl until smooth. Strain through sieve to remove seeds.

Freeze in ice-cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. To freeze by hand, place puree in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Freeze. Scrape into food processor. Whirl, scraping down side of work bowl as needed, until smooth. Serve immediately. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a few fresh blackberries if desired (optional).